Kazimiera
07-01-2017, 08:46 PM
11 Types of Traditional Japanese Doll
Source: http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japanese-dolls
Japan's first novel, a masterpiece entitled The Tale of Genji published in the 11th century, details several types of dolls that existed by that time as children's toys.
By the Edo-era, doll makers could be found in every major Japanese city. Dolls were displayed in homes and used in rituals. For example, it was believed that bad luck could be transferred from children into dolls and then cast out to sea or down a river. This ceremony, known as hina nagashi can still be seen in Japan today.
Traditional Japanese dolls come in several varieties and range from fine crafts to paper dolls crafted by children. Common dolls include:
1. Kimekomi Dolls
A traditional method for crafting dolls starting with a wood base. Many of the highest quality dolls crafted in Japan today are Kimekomi Dolls. They are also available as kits for hobbyists whereby you can design the clothes they wear yourself.
http://nakayamadoll.com/en/kimekomi/pic/1117.jpg
2. Daruma
Daruma are a stylize representation of a 6th monk known as Bodhidharma who was an interesting guy credited with introducing marital arts at the Shaolin Temple in China. Daruma dolls are considered lucky and are sometimes sold without pupils in their eyes. It is customary to fill in one pupil with a marker when you set a goal and fill in the second when you achieve it. Afterwards, Daruma are typically burned in a special ceremony.
The idea to make hollow dolls has been around for a very long time, and is represented through many cultures all around the world. One example of this are Matryoshka dolls, or Russian nesting dolls, which you could find at nestingdolls.co (http://nestingdolls.co/).
https://asahiimports.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/daruma-dolls.jpg
3. Hina Ningyo
Hina Ningyo are a type of doll that are displayed in family homes in the days leading up to Girl's Day in Japan. They are sold in sets that represent an imperial court including an Emperor and Empress. They are displayed on platforms according to their status. Some sets are extremely elaborate and have up to 7 levels.
http://www.nihonsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image8.png
4. Karakuri Ningyo
Karakuri are automated puppets or automaton that are essentially Edo-era robots. Different models can serve tea, shoot arrows or perform a dance.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/58/28/b6/5828b60a692868b0746fe25549d82138--chinese-dolls-japanese-culture.jpg
5. Okiagari Koboshi
Traditional Japanese roly-poly toys that date back to as far as the 14th century. Okiagari Koboshi can be translated "priest who gets back up". They are considered a lucky symbol of resilience.
http://grapeshotmq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/64937_427190267352242_2129165925_n.jpg
6. Hakata Dolls
Hakata Dolls are a traditional craft of Fukuoka that range from fine crafts to trinkets sold at tourist shops. They are a type of bisque porcelain that are fired but not glazed. Many were brought back to the United States by American service personnel after WWII.
http://japan-brand.jnto.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/85-a.jpg
7. Bunraku Puppets
Bunraku is a type of traditional Japanese theatre that features incredibly lifelike and complex puppets. Some bunraku puppets have the ability to express a range of emotions or transform into a ghost or demon before the audience's eyes. Each puppet requires three skilled puppeteers to operate.
http://www.japan-guide.com/g9/2092_01.jpg
8. Ichimatsu Dolls
Ichimatsu Dolls are named after a popular 18th century kabuki actor and originally represented him. At some point the term came to be applied to a type realistic looking dolls of children or babies. They typically have glass eyes and solemn expressions on their face.
http://www.kyoto-shimazu.com/en/images/ichimasan/ichimasan.jpg
9. Kokeshi
Kokeshi are simple wooden dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. They are associated with Tohoku, the northern region of Japan's main island, and are a popular souvenir of the area.
http://artedellebambole.altervista.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/6910956-kokeshi-dolls.jpg
10. Iki Ningyo
Iki Ningyo, literally "living dolls", are life sized dolls. In the Edo-era they were used by various traveling performers. They shocked people so much at the time that the government passed laws limiting the size of dolls.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/97/3c/da/973cda808d04c43ddb095ff92e1fd4ee--japanese-doll.jpg
11. Teru Teru Bozu
Simple dolls crafted by children that were traditionally believed to influence the weather. They resemble ghosts and are thought to bring good weather, they can be hung upside down to wish for rain. Teru Teru Bozu are commonly used by children the night before a school trip to hope for good weather or bad weather depending on their enthusiasm for the school's plans.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xnnpg1BeRcU/TL8oB1BJIAI/AAAAAAAAAaI/rtBic-YOuVs/s640/teru5510.jpg
Source: http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japanese-dolls
Japan's first novel, a masterpiece entitled The Tale of Genji published in the 11th century, details several types of dolls that existed by that time as children's toys.
By the Edo-era, doll makers could be found in every major Japanese city. Dolls were displayed in homes and used in rituals. For example, it was believed that bad luck could be transferred from children into dolls and then cast out to sea or down a river. This ceremony, known as hina nagashi can still be seen in Japan today.
Traditional Japanese dolls come in several varieties and range from fine crafts to paper dolls crafted by children. Common dolls include:
1. Kimekomi Dolls
A traditional method for crafting dolls starting with a wood base. Many of the highest quality dolls crafted in Japan today are Kimekomi Dolls. They are also available as kits for hobbyists whereby you can design the clothes they wear yourself.
http://nakayamadoll.com/en/kimekomi/pic/1117.jpg
2. Daruma
Daruma are a stylize representation of a 6th monk known as Bodhidharma who was an interesting guy credited with introducing marital arts at the Shaolin Temple in China. Daruma dolls are considered lucky and are sometimes sold without pupils in their eyes. It is customary to fill in one pupil with a marker when you set a goal and fill in the second when you achieve it. Afterwards, Daruma are typically burned in a special ceremony.
The idea to make hollow dolls has been around for a very long time, and is represented through many cultures all around the world. One example of this are Matryoshka dolls, or Russian nesting dolls, which you could find at nestingdolls.co (http://nestingdolls.co/).
https://asahiimports.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/daruma-dolls.jpg
3. Hina Ningyo
Hina Ningyo are a type of doll that are displayed in family homes in the days leading up to Girl's Day in Japan. They are sold in sets that represent an imperial court including an Emperor and Empress. They are displayed on platforms according to their status. Some sets are extremely elaborate and have up to 7 levels.
http://www.nihonsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image8.png
4. Karakuri Ningyo
Karakuri are automated puppets or automaton that are essentially Edo-era robots. Different models can serve tea, shoot arrows or perform a dance.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/58/28/b6/5828b60a692868b0746fe25549d82138--chinese-dolls-japanese-culture.jpg
5. Okiagari Koboshi
Traditional Japanese roly-poly toys that date back to as far as the 14th century. Okiagari Koboshi can be translated "priest who gets back up". They are considered a lucky symbol of resilience.
http://grapeshotmq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/64937_427190267352242_2129165925_n.jpg
6. Hakata Dolls
Hakata Dolls are a traditional craft of Fukuoka that range from fine crafts to trinkets sold at tourist shops. They are a type of bisque porcelain that are fired but not glazed. Many were brought back to the United States by American service personnel after WWII.
http://japan-brand.jnto.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/85-a.jpg
7. Bunraku Puppets
Bunraku is a type of traditional Japanese theatre that features incredibly lifelike and complex puppets. Some bunraku puppets have the ability to express a range of emotions or transform into a ghost or demon before the audience's eyes. Each puppet requires three skilled puppeteers to operate.
http://www.japan-guide.com/g9/2092_01.jpg
8. Ichimatsu Dolls
Ichimatsu Dolls are named after a popular 18th century kabuki actor and originally represented him. At some point the term came to be applied to a type realistic looking dolls of children or babies. They typically have glass eyes and solemn expressions on their face.
http://www.kyoto-shimazu.com/en/images/ichimasan/ichimasan.jpg
9. Kokeshi
Kokeshi are simple wooden dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. They are associated with Tohoku, the northern region of Japan's main island, and are a popular souvenir of the area.
http://artedellebambole.altervista.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/6910956-kokeshi-dolls.jpg
10. Iki Ningyo
Iki Ningyo, literally "living dolls", are life sized dolls. In the Edo-era they were used by various traveling performers. They shocked people so much at the time that the government passed laws limiting the size of dolls.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/97/3c/da/973cda808d04c43ddb095ff92e1fd4ee--japanese-doll.jpg
11. Teru Teru Bozu
Simple dolls crafted by children that were traditionally believed to influence the weather. They resemble ghosts and are thought to bring good weather, they can be hung upside down to wish for rain. Teru Teru Bozu are commonly used by children the night before a school trip to hope for good weather or bad weather depending on their enthusiasm for the school's plans.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xnnpg1BeRcU/TL8oB1BJIAI/AAAAAAAAAaI/rtBic-YOuVs/s640/teru5510.jpg