NINGYŌ - 1. The beginning and the Hina doll/【日本人形】1. 始まりとひな人形

Japanese dolls, known in Japanese as ningyo, originate from ancient times, where they were used in rituals. This video introduces the diversity of Japanese dolls over their long history, including seasonal festival dolls, local folk dolls, and dolls as works of art. It also explores the appeal of these dolls, which have been popular among people of all ages and genders across time.
“NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls” playlist
• 日本人形/ NINGYŌ - Art and...
1. The beginning and the Hina doll　　 • NINGYŌ - 1. The beginn...
2. Traditional art dolls　　　　　　　 • NINGYŌ -2. Traditional...
3. Local dolls and modern dolls　　　 • NINGYŌ -3. Local dolls...
The Japan Foundation traveling exhibition, NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese dolls, is currently being held to critical acclaim across the world. A wide variety of about 70 dolls are on display, from katashiro, paper or wooden dolls said to be the archetype of dolls in Japan, to traditional dolls, local folk dolls, and contemporary scale figures. Why don’t you visit the exhibition when it comes to a venue near you? Please click on the URL below to see the schedule.
www.jpf.go.jp/...