The Tsurushi-bina Exhibition
On Saturday, when I was at Marinart for the ballet, there was an exhibit hall on the first floor featuring a hanging hina doll exhibition. I came back on Tuesday morning, which happened to be the last day of the exhibition. It was early and not many other visitors, so I was able to talk with the hostess ladies, who were also the makers of all these beautiful things. There were 12 students and their teacher in the group that filled a room bigger than a gymnasium.
Not everything was hanging or dolls, but all of it was beautiful and creative and so very Japanese.
This table showcased seasons and holidays.
The one below represents Tanabata, which is a big holiday in my town.
The doll on the right is the maker’s granddaughter on her first day of school.
Below is the Hina Matsuri, or Girl’s Day.
The next few pictures are from the New Year display.
The next two pictures illustrate the 12 zodiac creatures. I was born in a boar year.
The shrine building in this display was made by the husband of the teacher.
Does this inspire you to want to make a hanging hina display? It does me! If you’d like to see more of these cute things, check out this page on Queenie’s Needlework blog. She adds three new pieces each year.
4 comments:
What a beautiful exhibit. It's so colorful and all the work looks beautifully done. How nice you could see that while you were at the ballet.
Absolutely fabulous! SO much to see, and SUCH a high standard of craftsmanship! I was impressed by the Japanese sweets (wagashsi) in the lacquerware boxes. That is a good idea, and I have been inspired to make three more ornaments for next year's display.
Shimizu is certainly a city with a lot of cultural interest and pride. I once saw a Hina doll shrine building like the fantastic Kamigami Jinja shrine, in Amagasa Onsen in Kyushu. It was like the most exquisite doll's house!
Thank you for including a link to my Hina page on my blog.
I grew up with these dolls, and several of the other things in the exhibit, and I never knew what they were called. My dad had picked them up when he was in Japan because he thought they were pretty. I haven't even thought about them in years but I really enjoyed seeing these and knowing what they're called. Thanks for sharing!
Oh gosh, these are all amazing! I am seriously impressed and inspired.
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