Size 8 – STANDING – ICHIMATSU DOLL

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with different colors of Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum), Momiji (maple) and Sho-Chiku-Bai 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 flower is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. This flower represents the eternal youth, the longevity or good health.  Maple changes its leaves color from green to yellow, orange or red. It’s one of the charms of fall…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with different colors of Sakura (cherry blosom) pattern.  According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It’s said that it might be the reason why cherry-blossom viewing picnic was started in Japan.  This Kimono is dyed cream color so that it makes elegant and mild looks. 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.  Obi (sash worn with a Kimono) is designed with cherry blossom pattern same as Kimono. And…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with different types of Sakura (cherry blosom) and Usagi (rabbit) patterns.  According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It’s said that it might be the reason why cherry-blossom viewing picnic was started in Japan.  Rabbit pattern is a kind of good omen motif. As they hop around, its pattern represents progress. Also, they have lots of children so that this pattern symbolizes the rich harvest or prosperity of children.  Obi (sash worn with a Kimono) is dyed orange and designed with cherry blossom pattern.  This Kimono is dyed gray color. The combination of rabbit,…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with different colors of Sakura (cherry blosom), Ume (Japanese apricot), Kiku (chrysanthemum) patterns.  According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It’s said that it might be the reason why cherry-blossom viewing picnic was started in Japan.  The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring. People appreciate its adorable petal shape, scent and characteristic branches. This flower pattern represents patience, vitality or prosperity of future generations.  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…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with different colors of Sakura (cherry blosom), Ume (Japanese apricot) and Fuji (Japanese wisteria) patterns.  According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It’s said that it might be the reason why cherry-blossom viewing picnic was started in Japan.  The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring. People appreciate its adorable petal shape, scent and characteristic branches. This flower pattern represents patience, vitality or prosperity of future generations.  As Japanese wisteria has a high fertility rate, it’s said that this flower pattern represents longevity or prosperity of future generations.  This Kimono is…

 The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with different colors of Sakura (cherry blosom), Matsu (pine tree), Momiji (maple) and Oshidori (mandarin) patterns.  According to a tradition, cherry blossom is the symbol of rich harvest. It’s said that it might be the reason why cherry-blossom viewing picnic was started in Japan.  Pine tree keeps its green color all the year around so that it’s treated as the holy plant.  Maple changes its leaves color from green to yellow, orange or red. It’s one of the charms of fall and it symbolizes this season. The combination of this plant pattern and running water or waves patterns are…