Size 13 – STANDING – ICHIMATSU DOLL

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Ume (Japanese apricot) and Kiku (chrysanthemum) patterns.  Small cherry blossom pattern and Sho-Chiku-Bai pattern cover the entire cloth. According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest.  The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring. People appriciate its adorable petal shape, scent and characteristic branches. This flower pattern represents patience, vitality or prosperity of future generations.  Chrysanthemum pattern is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. It represents eternal youth, longevity or good health.  Sho-Chiku-Bai pattern is the combination of…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum) and several other flower and plants patterns.  Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as a kind of good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year.  Chrysanthemum pattern is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. It represents eternal youth, longevity or good health.  Obi (sash worn with a kimono) is dyed red and decorated with Sakura (cherry blossom) pattern. According to a tradition, cherry blossom is…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Kiku (chrysanthemum) and Botan (peony) patterns. Obi (sash worn with a kimono) is dyed gold and designed with some flowers and plants patterns.  Chrysanthemum pattern is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. It represents eternal youth, longevity or good health.  Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as one of the good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year.  Sleeves and hem of this Kimono is decorated with Higaki pattern.…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Ume (Japanese apricot) and Sakura (cherry blossom) patterns.  Small cherry blossom patterns cover the entire cloth. According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest.  Japanese apricot pattern which is designed to this Kimono is called Hineri-Ume. Hineri means twist in Japanese. As this type of Japanese apricot blossom is twisted its petals, it’s named like this. The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring. People appriciate its adorable petal shape, scent and characteristic branches. This flower pattern represents patience, vitality or prosperity of future generations.  If you focus on this doll’s…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum), Sakura (cherry blossom) and Fuji(Japanese wisteria) patterns.  Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as a kind of good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year.  Chrysanthemum pattern is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. It represents eternal youth, longevity or good health.  According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest.  Purple color of wisteria has been treated as a noble color…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum), Ume (Japanese apricot) and Matsu (pine tree) patterns.  Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as a kind of good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year.  Chrysanthemum pattern is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. It represents eternal youth, longevity or good health.  The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring. People appreciate its adorable petal shape, scent and characteristic branches. This…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum) and Sakura (cherry blossom) patterns.  Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as a kind of good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year.  Chrysanthemum pattern is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. It represents eternal youth, longevity or good health.  It’s said that cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It might be a reason that we do the cherry-blossom viewing picnic.  Some crossing…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Sakura (cherry blossom) pattern. Large-flowered cherry blossoms decorate it.  A tradition says that cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It’s believed that is why there is a traditional custom: cherry-blossom viewing picnic.  Obi (sash worn with a Kimono) is also decorated with the same flower but different type one.  The color gradation of sky blue and yellow is brilliantly expressed for this Kimono. For Japanese people, yellow is the color of light (sunshine) so that this color symbolizes spring. Yellow-color Kimono has meanings such as lively, brilliant and warm. It also represents youth, hope or change.…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Sakura (cherry blossom) and Kiku (chrysanthemum) patterns. Large-flowered cherry blossoms decorate it.  A tradition says that cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It’s believed that is why there is a traditional custom: cherry-blossom viewing picnic.  Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as one of the good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year.  Obi (sash worn with a Kimono) is dyed orange and shows the gorgeous combination of variety types of patterns.  This Kimono is colored with sky blue mainly.…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum) and Ume (Japanese apricot) patterns.  Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as one of the good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year.  Chrysanthemum is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. This flower pattern represents the eternal youth, the longevity or good health.  The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring. People appreciate its adorable petal shape, scent and characteristic branches. Japanese…