2015年5月25日 星期一

Kokeshi. Tenugui

[Tradition]Looking for souvenirs? Tenugui come in lots of different varieties and have lots of different uses!
Tenugui are an old Japanese tradition, and they have many different uses.
As well as for wiping hands or washing the body, they can be used for wrapping, or displayed decoratively.
Lots of them have very Japanese-looking designs, so they make great souvenirs.



  1. Kokeshi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi

    Kokeshi (こけし, kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a ...

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Kokeshi dolls originated in the Tohoku region about 300 years ago, during the latter part of the Edo period (1603-1868). The child-like dolls were fashioned for children by craftsmen from remainders of wood that had been turned into plates and bowls. The faces come in a whole range of expressions. Many girls even now find them "soothing". This episode focuses on the mysterious allure and beauty of these dolls.
The Mark of Beauty
Kokeshi Dolls
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