History of the Japanese Dolls: According to archaeological studies, the earliest traces of Japanese Dolls can be made as early as 1000 B.C in the form of Haniwa funerary figures. However, the dolls have undergone a huge metamorphosis since its advent. In fact, you could flip on the famous novel “The Tale of Genji” by Lady Murasaki, where we see that the Japanese Dolls symbolized some talismanic power, and were used in the religious ceremonies. Later on during the Edo Period between the years, 1603-1867, there was complete face lift for the Japanese Dolls. Ensconced in opulent silk dresses, rich accessories, Japanese Dolls, became a symbol of affluence, available in gorgeous doll sets, these dolls were the girls' best friend.
Types of Japanese Dolls: The variety of Japanese dolls is indeed wide, while some represent children and babies, there are those which are brought straight from the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and even the people of the daily life of Japanese cities. The list is endless. In fact the Mascot Dolls looking like military warriors or soldiers became very popular especially during the second world war. Among the various types of Japanese Dolls, mention must be made of Bunraku puppets, a theatrical device which is in vogue till date. The Karakuri puppets or mechanical Japanese Dolls which include the large figures on festival floats and smaller entertaining scenes are also very popular. One of the most cuddly forms of Japanese Dolls are the Gosho dolls, which are dolls with fair skin, with body fat and cute baby faces, available in both genders. Musha or warrior dolls usually seated on camp chairs or found standing, or riding horses comes dressed in Armor, helmets, and weapons are made of lacquered paper and also with metal accessories. The Japanese Dolls used during the Doll festival are the Hina dolls which have a pyramidal body of elaborate and multi-layered textiles stuffed with straw or wood blocks with carved wooden hands. In the category of Hina dolls, the Emperor and Empress pair is the most in demand.
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