March is my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month, Spring, (which more importantly, here in the North Country, means that Winter is almost over. And we get 10 to 12 feet of snow – we’re really, really, really ready for winter to be over!)
And of course, its Hinamatsuri, The Japanese Dolls Festival. No self respecting doll blogger should allow Hinamatsuri to pass by without mention!
The Doll’s Festival is also a celebration of the young girls in the family, and well wishes for their health, growth and happiness.
Most Japanese families with girls have hina-ningyo dolls, set up on display once a year for the holiday. Here’s some pictures:
Hinamatsuri, Hina-ninygo Dolls
Emperor and Empress from The Strong Museum Doll Collection
Unfortunately, I am not an expert on Ninygo Dolls, so I won’t go into further detail. But I am the father of a daughter, and I make my living selling dolls: We have so many useless holidays in the US… I wish we had a dolls and daughter’s day here like Hinamatsuri!
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1 Meg // Apr 9, 2009 at 10:03 pm
I like collecting Japanese and Chinese dolls dressing in traditional clothes, so I too am happy about the Japanese Doll Festival!
There is a doll currently on eBay designed by Lisa Chen. I can’t find any info on that designer. Any insights? Thanks.
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