kokeshi pop pop and cute world of Kokeshi doll

■First of all
What is Traditional Kokeshi doll?
The main production areas of "Tradition Kokeshi doll" are Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
Originally, a wood craftsman in Tohoku (a craftsman who makes wood trays and vessels) made it as a child's toy as a side job.
Depending on its appearance and shape, it is roughly divided into 11 systems: Tsuchiyu, Yajiro, Togatta, Naruko, Sakunami, Yamagata, Kijiyama, Nanbu, Tsugaru, Takayu Zao, and Hijiori.

■Roots of "kawaii" in Japan
Takeo Takei, the ancestor of maiden culture, Yumeji Takehisa, Kokeshi doll's adorableness
Many enthusiasts were introduced.
The charm of pop and cute Kokeshi doll is not limited to Japan but also the Eames and his wife.
Bruno Taut, Dick Bruna and others were among the first to pay attention.
They decorate the room with Japanese kokeshi as interior,
The "Kokeshi" of the Yajiro line, which was held in the residence of the Eames.
It has been reprinted as "Eames Kokeshi doll".
Isn't the roots of the world-class "kawaii" in "Kokeshi doll"?

■Let's buy Kokeshi doll as a support for Tohoku
Kokeshi doll is handmade one by one craftsman from Tohoku called Kojin.
It is a traditional Kokeshi doll culture, but with the aging of workers and the Great East Japan Earthquake this time, many Kokeshi doll lines are in danger of disappearing.
Take this opportunity to learn about the charm of Kokeshi doll to as many people as possible.
I'd like to have it.
And let's buy your favorite Kokeshi doll as one way to support Tohoku.
Kokeshi doll is one in a world that is carefully crafted by craftsmen.
Please try to find one of your favorites.

This small, "cute" art will enrich our hearts.

Venue	PARCO MUSEUM PARCO MUSEUM Shibuya Parco Part 1/3F
Period	2012/03/02 (Fri) - 2012/03/12 (Mon) 10：00～21:00 ＊Closed at 18:00 on the last day
Entrance fee	Free
Organizer	PARCO
Planning and production	Haction
Official website	kokeshi pop official site: http://kokeshipop.haction.co.jp/
Special cooperation	Nishida Memorial Hall, Toho Bank Cultural Foundation
Planning cooperation	COCHAE
Cooperation	Ilf Children's Art Museum / TOKYO FM / KOKESHIEN! / Seigensha / PIE international and others
Related links	Nishida Memorial Hall http://nishidakinenkan.or.jp/ Ilf Children's Art Museum http://www.ilf.jp/ Seigensha http://www.seigensha.com/category/event PIE International http://www.piebooks.com/ cochae http://www.cochae.com/

Contents of the exhibition

Welcome to the pop and cute Kokeshi doll world!
What kind of image do you think of when you hear "Kokeshi doll"? A souvenir that was hidden in my grandmother's house? Old folk art?! The pop world of Kokeshi doll wants people to know. There is a stupid face, and a fashionable kokeshi wearing a border, which is exactly a Japanese pop icon. ＜kokeshi pop＞ Let me introduce you to the various ways to enjoy Kokeshi doll, such as knowing Kokeshi doll, buying and decorating.

UnderstandingKokeshi doll, Gathering, Photographing, and Making

[Enjoying to Know Kokeshi doll]
"Traditional Kokeshi doll" consists of six Tohoku prefectures: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima.
This is the main production area. It is broadly divided into 11 systems according to its shape and shape.
It is carefully made one by one by one by a craftsman called Kojin. It becomes more and more fun to learn about the differences in faces and appearances of each system.

[Enjoying to gather Kokeshi doll]
Dick Bruna and Charles Eames were holding traditional kokeshi in their rooms.
The charm of the traditional Japanese Kokeshi doll is that it fits perfectly in modern rooms.
Please find your favorite Kokeshi doll and hold it over your room.
Just one simple and cute kokeshi makes you feel warm.

[Enjoying to photograph Kokeshi doll]
If you find your own cute kokeshi, it is also fun to take a picture.
Kokeshi doll is a photogenic that shows various expressions depending on the viewing angle.

[The fun of making Kokeshi doll]
When I go to my hometown of Kokeshi doll, I draw my favorite face and kimono in a pure white Kokeshi doll =
You can experience painting. This time, we will exhibit and release original paintings by creators who are active on the front line.
★ Participating artists★
Harumin Asoh / Sekaiichi Asakura / Hajime Anzai / Inunko / Emiko Kawamura (dandelion) /
Kazusumi Sasaki, Kotobuki Shiriagari, Sayaka Sugiura, Keiko Saotome, Chikusa Tazawa, Masahiro Muraoka (in Japanese alphabetical order)

Special Exhibition

Takeo Takei's book No. 12

[Special Exhibition Takeo Takei and Kokeshi doll]
Takeo Takei, known for his children's paintings of Kodomonokuni, is also a wonderful Kokeshi doll
He was a collector. Kokeshi doll gathered by the aesthetic eyes of Takeo Takei
It was included in the print collection "Aizo Kokeshi doll Chart".
This time, some of the published works by Takeo Takei will be specially exhibited.

＊The contents of the exhibition are subject to change.

Shop

We sell a wide range of traditional Kokeshi doll, Kokeshi doll miscellaneous goods, exhibition original products, books, etc.

＊The number of products sold is limited. Thank you for your understanding when it is sold out.

Handkerchief 630 yen / maiden box 525 yen Pochi bag (containing 5 pieces each) 368 yen

●Traditional Kokeshi doll
Kokeshi doll does not have the same thing because it is handmade by craftsmen one by one. Please come to the venue and choose your own Kokeshi doll. We sell two types of new Kokeshi doll and Recycled Kokeshi doll.

●Kokeshi doll miscellaneous goods
We sell pop Kokeshi doll miscellaneous goods such as maiden boxes and pochi bags.

●Books
Sale of books related to Kokeshi doll.

＊A portion of the sales will be donated to support victims in Tohoku through KOKESHIEN! and others. http://kokeshien.com

kokeshi pop original clear file (A5) 315 yen tamao porte x kokeshi pop embroidery brooch 1,050 yen sold out due to popularity.

●Exhibition Original Goods
We will sell original goods for this exhibition!

＊All prices include tax.
＊Products sold are subject to change.
＊There is a limit to the number.
＊The specifications of the photo and the actual product may differ.

There are plenty of events such as demonstration sales and workshops!

■Traditional Kokeshi doll demonstration sales
March 3rd (Sat) and 4th (Sun) 13-14:00 and 15-17:00
Hideaki Onuma (Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture and Kokeshi doll workers)

Saturday, March 10 and 11 (Sun) 13-14:00 and 15-17:00 twice
Yukinori Jinnohara (Tsuchiyu and Kokeshi doll workers in Fukushima Prefecture)

■Kokeshi doll Painting Workshop
Make your own kokeshi by doing original painting on the traditional Kokeshi doll!
Saturday, March 3 and 4 (Sun) 14-15:00 Guidance: Onuma Hideakikojin
Saturday, March 10 and 11 (Sun) 14-15:00 Guidance: Yukinori Jinnohara engineer

<< Since the capacity has been reached for all schedules, participation has been closed. >>

・Participation fee: 1,050 yen (including tax and material costs)
・Qualifications for participation: Students must be elementary school students or older. (*Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian.)
・Capacity: 10 people each　
・Method of participation:
If you wish, please
①3/2 (Fri) 10:00~ Reception at the venue
②3/2 (Fri) 10:00 - Reception by phone (Parko Museum: 03-3477-5873)
Reception hours 10:00 to 21:00

Please apply by one of them.
・Notes:
＊In the case of a large number of requests, it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
＊Cancellation is not possible after application.
＊We will apply for up to 2 people per person.
　

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Exhibition Period: From April 6 (Fri) to April 23 (Mon)
Time From 10:00 to 21:00 (closed on the last day at 18:00)
Venue: Parco Gallery, West Building, 8F, Nagoya Parco Gallery
　　　　〒460-0008 3-29-1, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi　
http://www.parco-nagoya.com/

＊The contents of the exhibition and the products sold may differ from the Shibuya PARCO Museum.

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