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JAPAN. NEXT STO P. KIMONO ( 着物 ). T raditional garment worn by men, women and children. The word "kimono", which literally means a "thing to wear" ( ki "wear" and mono "thing"). Different styles . All Beautiful . All ART. Different colours . One BIG Problem.
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KIMONO(着物) Traditional garment worn by men, women and children. The word "kimono", which literally means a "thing to wear" (ki "wear" and mono "thing")
Different styles All Beautiful All ART Different colours
One BIG Problem kimono—had no pockets; however, men who wore them needed a place to store their personal belongings, such as pipes, tobacco, money, seals, or medicines.
NETSUKE (根付) & SAGEMONO Miniature sculptures that were invented in 17th-century Japan to serve a practical function (the two Japanese characters ne+tsuke mean "root" and "to attach").
Obi-hasami Another elongated netsuke with a curved top and bottom. It sits behind the obi with the curved ends visible above and below the obi.
Anaborinetsuke (穴彫根付) or "hollowed netsuke" Subset of katabori which are carved out for a hollow center. Clams are most commonly the motifs for this type of netsuke
Daruma(達磨), Also known as a Dharma doll, is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Dharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist
Daruma(達磨), Though considered an omocha, meaning toy, Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement.
KOKESHI DOLL(こけし –kokeshi) Originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.
Mokuhanga ( 木版画) -Woodblock printing in Japan A technique best known for its use in the ukiyo-e artistic genre; however, it was also used very widely for printing books in the same period. Torii Kiyomasu, Ichikawa Danjūrō I in the role of TakenukiGorō. A famous early 18th century actor print of the Torii school
The Great Wave off Kanagawa Original print by Hokusai
NOH MASKS (能面 nō-men) Usually only the shite, the main actor, wears a mask. However, in some cases, the tsure may also wear a mask, particularly in the case of female roles All have names. They are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress (檜 "hinoki"), and painted with natural pigments on a neutral base of glue and crunched seashell.
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