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Handmade Japanese-made hanging dolls in hifu robes | A symbol of the Shichi-Go-San festival, a celebration of children's healthy growth, and a popular Japanese item among foreign tourists
Special formal wear to celebrate a child's growth
Hifu is a traditional Japanese garment worn by children on special occasions such as Shichi-Go-San and New Year's visits to shrines.
It has been a popular Japanese children's garment since the Edo period, worn as a sleeveless jacket over a kimono.
In particular, at the Shichigosan ceremony for three-year-olds, it is common to wear a hakama, which is considered an important costume that celebrates the healthy growth of children.
The name "Hifu" comes from the meaning of "to cover with cloth," and it also serves the role of protecting children from the cold and disasters.
Furthermore, the beautiful embroidery and gorgeous patterns of the hifu coat enhance the child's special appearance and make it a special garment that expresses the family's joy and pride.
The deep meaning of the Hifu in Hanging Dolls
Adding a hakama to hanging Hina dolls is a way of expressing deep wishes for the child's healthy growth and bright future.
First of all, the hifu symbolizes Shichi-Go-San, a milestone in a child's development, and expresses the parents' wish that their child will grow up safely and reach this important milestone in life.
The beautiful formal wear of the hifu also represents the hope that the child will grow up to be a beautiful and dignified woman.
Furthermore, the meaning of the hifu, "to protect," also expresses the wish to ward off evil spirits, protecting children from disasters and illnesses and ensuring that they live healthy and happy lives.
It is an important motif in Hinamatsuri, a girls' festival, and it embodies prayers for beautiful growth and a happy life in the future.
The aesthetic sense of traditional Japanese clothing
Hifu is a type of clothing that embodies traditional Japanese aesthetics.
Although it has a simple, sleeveless design, its elegant silhouette and beautiful decorations express the uniquely Japanese aesthetic of "minimalism."
Furthermore, the embroidery and patterns on the hifu often reflect the Japanese view of nature and aesthetic sense, such as seasonal flowers and auspicious motifs, and they have value as works of art that go beyond being mere clothing.
In particular, children's haori are both cute and elegant, demonstrating the high aesthetic sense in Japanese child-rearing culture.
This traditional aesthetic sense is the reason why it continues to be loved by many people today.
Precise reproduction created by artisanal techniques
This small haori is the culmination of craftsmanship, faithfully reproducing the characteristics of a genuine haori.
Each and every piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled craftsmen, with attention paid to every detail, including the unique collar shape and curves of the body.
In particular, the way the front of the hakama is fitted together and the placement of the beautiful embroidery patterns are highly advanced techniques that can only be achieved by craftsmen with many years of experience.
In addition, the unique texture of the crepe fabric is utilized to achieve an elegant finish that is almost like a real haori.
Although it is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, its high level of craftsmanship astonishes anyone who sees it, and is a testament to the excellence of Japanese craftsmanship.
Cultural value and its inheritance to the present day
The hanging dolls, which feature a hifu motif, are valuable works that express both Japan's child-rearing culture and traditional clothing culture.
The fusion of the uniquely Japanese Shichi-Go-San event and the traditional craft of hanging dolls gives it a special presence that has a deeper cultural significance.
Especially for tourists from overseas, the hifu is attracting attention as an interesting motif that helps them understand Japanese children's culture and aesthetic sense.
Furthermore, the culture of wearing a hifu at Shichi-Go-San continues to this day, and this small hifu also serves as a bridge connecting the past and the present.
Its value as an important cultural heritage that conveys the importance of family love and tradition to the next generation is immeasurable.
Expressing seasonality and festivity
Since the hifu is a formal garment worn on special occasions, it expresses a sense of exclusivity and festivity that is different from everyday wear.
Adding a haori to the hanging Hina dolls further emphasizes the splendor and joy of the special day of Hinamatsuri.
Furthermore, the season for Shichi-Go-San, when children wear their haori, is autumn, and by bringing in a different seasonal feeling from the spring of Hinamatsuri, it expresses the hope for children's growth throughout the year.
This way of wishing, which transcends seasons, symbolizes the depth of a parent's love and the continuity of their wish for their child's happiness.
The great love and expectations that are put into this small haori warm the hearts of those who see it and also have the effect of deepening family bonds.
Product specifications
Size: Height 4.5cm x Width 5cm
Material: Chirimen fabric Design: Floral patterned hifu and red ribbon Manufacturing: Handmade by artisans in Japan Sales unit: 1 piece (photo is an example of a product)
Individual differences: As these are handmade, there may be individual differences in pattern and size.
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