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Creations from Southern Japan: Traditional, Vibrant and Intricate Dolls and Textiles
Have you heard of Hakata textiles and dolls? We’re very excited to introduce and welcome the unique artisans and products from Hakata, an area located in the southern Japanese island named Kyushu.
The main material of company Hakata Ori Textiles is silk. Japan has produced the best quality raw silk, which is often used for Japanese kimonos, after improving the breeding of silkworms for a long time. Hakata-ori textile is a beautiful silk fabric and one of the most well-known traditional Japanese craft arts, with a history of more than 770 years. These techniques are now used for interior products!
When it comes to Hakata Dolls, locally produced unglazed clay is used to make Hakata doll figures and is colored very carefully by hand, so that the artisans can, in detail, furnish distinctive calmness and meticulous expressions to the Hakata Dolls. The themes of Hakata Dolls vary from “beautiful women” to “Kabuki players”.
Are you interested in painting your own dog doll? Come join our workshop on Oct 26th! Find out more at our website: https://resobox.com/event/paint-your-own-traditional-japanese-doll/
RESOBOX will hold a Japanese craftsmanship exhibition on October 26th and 27th at their RESOBOX East Village location. Titled “Creations from Southern Japan: Traditional, Vibrant and Intricate Dolls and Textiles,” the exhibition explores the various textiles, dolls and other fine craftsmanship from the Hakata area in Japan. As so, RESOBOX is looking for a few people to join a focus group for the exhibition! Compensation will be $10 per person. If you are interested, please fill out the form below and show up promptly at your selected time.