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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 colours

Different styles

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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.

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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").

Katabori netsuke ( 形彫根付 ) or "sculpture netsuke"

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

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.

Daruma ( 達磨 ),

KOKESHI DOLL( こけし – kokeshi)

The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.

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.

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Moku hanga ( 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 Takenuki Gorō. 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)

NOH MASKS ( 能面 nō-men)

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.

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

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