The world of kokeshi pop pop and cute Kokeshi doll

■Introduction
What is the traditional Kokeshi doll?
"Traditional Kokeshi doll" is mainly produced in Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
Originally, a woodworker in the Tohoku region (a craftsman who makes wooden trays and vessels) made it as a side job as a toy for children.
Depending on its appearance and shape, it is 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 founder of the maiden culture, Yumeji Takehisa, and others, Kokeshi doll's adorableness.
Many enthusiasts were introduced and were born.
The charm of pop and cute Kokeshi doll is not limited to Japan, but also the Eames and his wife.
Bruno Taut and Dick Bruna were among the first to pay attention.
They decorate the room with Japanese kokeshi as an interior.
Yajiro's "Kokeshi" was held in the Eames House.
It has been reprinted as "Eames Kokeshi doll".
Isn't the roots of the world-class Japanese "kawaii" in Kokeshi doll?

■Let's buy Kokeshi doll as a support for Tohoku
Kokeshi doll is handmade one by one by one by a Tohoku craftsman called Kojin.
In the traditional Kokeshi doll culture, the aging of workers and the recent Great East Japan Earthquake are in danger of extinction of many Kokeshi doll strains.
Take this opportunity to learn about the appeal of Kokeshi doll to as many people as possible.
I'd like to ask you.
And let's buy your favorite Kokeshi doll as one way to support Tohoku.
Kokeshi doll is one of the worlds carefully crafted by craftsmen.
Please look for one of your favorites.

This small and "kawaii" 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
Admission fee	Free of charge
Sponsorship	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 and cooperation	COCHAE
Cooperation	Ilf Dogakan / TOKYO FM/KOKESHIEN! / Seigensha/PIE international, etc.
Related links	Nishida Memorial Museum http://nishidakinenkan.or.jp/ Ilf Dogakan 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 world of pop and cute Kokeshi doll!
What image do you think of when you hear "Kokeshi doll"? Souvenir that was quietly in Grandma's house? An old folk art? I want such a person to know, the pop Kokeshi doll world. There are some neat faces, some stylish kokeshi with borders, and it's just a Japanese pop icon. ＜kokeshi pop＞ Then I will introduce you to the various ways to enjoy Kokeshi doll, such as knowing, buying, and decorating Kokeshi doll.

Knowing, collecting, photographing, and making Kokeshi doll

[I'm looking forward to knowing Kokeshi doll]
"Traditional Kokeshi doll" is located in Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
It's the main production area. It is roughly divided into 11 systems depending on the shape and shape.
It is carefully made one by one by the hands of a craftsman called Kojin. Knowing the differences in the face and appearance of each strain will make it even more fun.

[I'm looking forward to collecting Kokeshi doll]
Both Dick Bruna and Charles Eames were holding traditional kokeshi in their rooms.
The charm of the traditional Japanese Kokeshi doll is that it fits into a modern room.
Please find your favorite Kokeshi doll and hold it over your room.
Just having a simple and cute kokeshi makes you feel warm.

[I enjoy taking pictures of Kokeshi doll]
If you find your own cute kokeshi, it's fun to take a picture.
Kokeshi doll is a photogenic that shows various expressions depending on the viewing angle.

[I enjoy making Kokeshi doll]
When I go to Kokeshi doll's hometown, I draw my favorite face and kimono on the pure white Kokeshi doll.
You can experience painting. This time, we will exhibit and release original painting kokeshi by creators who are active on the front lines.
★ Participating artists★
Harumin Asaku / Sekaiichi Asakura / Hajime Anzai / Inunko / Emiko Kawamura (dandelion) /
Kazumi Sasaki / Toshirigari Kotobuki / Sayaka Sugiura / Keiko Saotome / Chikusa Tazawa / Masahiro Muraoka (titles omitted in alphabetical order)

Special exhibition

No. 12, published by Takeo Takei

[Special Exhibition Takeo Takei and Kokeshi doll]
Takeo Takei, known for his children's paintings by Kodomonokuni, is also a wonderful Kokeshi doll.
I was a collector. The Kokeshi doll collected by Takeo Takei's aesthetic eyes
I put it in the print book "Aizo Kokeshi doll Chart".
This time, some of the works by Takeo Takei will be exhibited specially.

＊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 goods and books.

＊The number of products sold is limited. Please note that when it is sold out.

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

●Traditional Kokeshi doll
Kokeshi doll is handmade by craftsmen one by one, so we don't have the same thing. Please come to the venue and choose your own Kokeshi doll. We sell two new Kokeshi doll and recycled Kokeshi doll.

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

●Books
Sales of Kokeshi doll-related books.

＊Part of the sales will be donated to support victims in Tohoku through KOKESHIEN! and other means. 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 its popularity.

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

＊All prices include tax.
＊Products sold are subject to change.
＊The number is limited.
＊Photos and actual products may have different specifications.

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

■Demonstration sales of traditional Kokeshi doll
Twice of Saturday, March 3 and 4 (Sun) 13-14:00 and 15-17:00
Hideaki Onuma (Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture, Kokeshi doll)

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

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

<< Participation has been closed because the capacity has been reached for all schedules. >>

・Participation fee: 1,050 yen (including tax and material costs)
・Eligibility: You must be an elementary school student or older. (If you are an elementary school student, please be accompanied by a guardian.)
・Capacity: 10 people each　
・How to participate:
If you wish
①3/2 (Fri) 10:00-Reception at the venue
②3/2 (Fri) 10:00-Reception by phone (Palco Museum: 03-3477-5873)
Reception hours 10:00 to 21:00

Please apply by either 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.
　

Nagoya Parco tour decision!

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

＊Shibuya Parco Museum and some exhibition contents and products sold may differ.

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