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Handmade Japanese Hanging Dolls | A symbol of the Doll Festival, a Japanese tradition that wards off evil spirits and prays for the healthy growth of girls. A popular Japanese item among foreign tourists.
A symbol of the sacred fruit that decorates the Doll Festival
Peaches are a sacred fruit that holds the most important meaning in Japanese spring festivals, and are the origin of the official name of Hinamatsuri, "Momo no Sekku."
In ancient China, peaches appeared in mythology as the fruit of immortality that grew in the peach orchard of the Queen Mother of the West on Mount Kunlun, where immortals lived, and were said to have powerful talismans that could ward off evil spirits.
Peach culture was introduced to Japan during the Nara period, and in the Heian period, rites to ward off evil spirits using peach blossoms began to be held at the Imperial Court.
The beautiful shape and gentle curves of the peach have long been loved as a motif that represents ideal feminine beauty, and it has become an important symbol, particularly for wishing for the healthy growth and beauty of girls.
The sweet aroma and rich flavor of peaches also make them a popular auspicious fruit, representing the sweetness of life and expectations for fulfilling days.
The important role of peaches in hanging dolls
In hanging Hina dolls, the peach is the central motif, expressing the most basic and important wishes for your child.
First of all, the ancient talismanic power of peaches is believed to protect children from evil spirits and disasters, and it embodies parents' earnest wish to ensure that their children live safe and healthy lives.
The beautiful shape and graceful appearance of the peach also express the hope that your child will grow up to be a beautiful person both inside and out, and someone who is loved and respected by those around them.
Furthermore, as peaches symbolize longevity and immortality, it also embodies the wish that the child will live a long and healthy life and be filled with happiness throughout their lives.
During Hinamatsuri, the festival of peach blossoms, the peach is the most important and sacred object, as it embodies all of a girl's wishes for a happy future.
Traditional aesthetics through two-dimensional expression
This Hiramomo (flat peach) expresses the beauty of a peach in a sophisticated way using two-dimensional expression, a traditional Japanese craft technique.
The two-dimensional expression has a unique beauty that is different from three-dimensional forms, and embodies the ancient Japanese aesthetic of "ma" (space) and the "beauty of subtraction."
The flat expression, while simple, does not detract from the essential beauty of the peach, enriching the viewer's imagination and eliciting a deeper spiritual sense of value.
Also, when considering the balance of the hanging dolls as a whole, the flat peach plays an important role in exerting a moderate presence while maintaining harmony with the other motifs.
This expressive technique has precious cultural value in conveying to the modern day the traditional Japanese aesthetic of "beauty in simplicity" and "subtlety."
Sophisticated design created by artisanal techniques
This Hiramomo is a masterpiece that brings together the best of traditional techniques, carefully handmade one by one by skilled craftsmen.
It takes advanced techniques and a wealth of experience to beautifully express the distinctive shape of a peach while still maintaining a flat surface.
In particular, expressing the natural curves and graceful silhouette of a peach in two dimensions requires delicate techniques and sensibilities that differ from those required for three-dimensional sculpture.
In addition, the unique texture and color of the crepe fabric is used to beautifully express the softness and warmth of peaches.
The craftsman's techniques and aesthetic sense, cultivated through many years of experience, are embodied in these small works, making them special objects that inspire deep emotion and comfort in those who see them.
Beautiful expression of seasonal feeling and vitality
Peaches are a fruit with a rich seasonality, blooming with the arrival of spring and bearing beautiful fruit in summer.
The blooming of peach blossoms is a season of hope, signaling the end of harsh winter and the beginning of new life, and expressing expectations for a bright future for your child.
The process of a peach fruit maturing is also associated with a child's healthy growth, and the natural law of growing from a small flower into a beautiful fruit symbolizes the wish for smooth development.
The Hiramomo dolls displayed as hanging dolls create a seasonal atmosphere befitting the auspicious spring occasion of Hinamatsuri, and bring the joy and vitality of spring to the entire room.
This beautiful seasonal theme expresses our deepest prayer that spring will always bring hope and brightness to your child's life.
Classical values alive in the modern age
Even today, peaches continue to have the same value as a symbol of health, beauty, and protection from evil.
Especially for tourists from overseas, the unique Japanese culture of the Peach Festival and the profound meaning of the peach that is at its core are an important gateway to understanding Japanese culture.
By displaying them as part of a hanging doll display, they simultaneously express Japan's traditional sense of the seasons and the desire to raise children, conveying the richness of the culture.
Furthermore, the beauty of the peach expressed in two dimensions blends naturally into modern interiors, and it is enjoyed not only as a talisman but also as an artistic ornament.
This is a special piece that retains its classical meaning while also resonating with modern sensibilities, possessing a timeless beauty that will continue to be loved through the ages.
Product specifications
Size: Height 7cm x Width 6cm
Material: Chirimen fabric Design: Pink and white small flowers, green leaves, red string Manufacturing: Handmade by artisans in Japan Sales unit: 1 piece (photo is an example product)
Individual differences: As these are handmade, there may be individual differences in color, pattern, and size.
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