Vintage Japan Paper Dolls - Moon Gazing Man Woman Ningyo

[allgoo19]

Typical Otsukimi (moon sighting) goes like this.

Night of full moon, arrange some cut pampas grass in a tall vase, eat dango and tell kids a story that there's a rabbit on the moon pounding a mochi.

There's no commercialism involved in this event (as far as I know) unlike Tanabata. People just spend a quiet evening appreciate the beauty of the nature.

[softypapa]

Hello allgoo19, Thank you for sharing about the background of this wonderful tradition. Your explanation and comments are very interesting! -Kurt :-)

[DivineContrast]

Hmm before you did a close up on the dolls they didn't seam like much, but after seeing the omg incredible detail and realizing that it's done with paper, it's just stunning :)

Makes me feel a bit scared even haha

Thanks for sharing : )

[Luminasita]

Wow! The folding of the paper is so intricate, that's one of the neatest things I've seen you have, such a beautiful work of art! I wonder what kind of paper it was, or if it was made with starch water or glue.

Emily is so cute, such a good assistant! And translator, too. Can she read English as well?

~Kat

[ladyofthelake3]

Kurt those dolls are just lovely! I have one that is three inches tall and its made of fabric. Its depicts a geisha doing a dance with a hat and is very colorful! Thank you for showing us these dolls :)

[MicknFumi]

Cool vid man : )

[XlabX123]

I love the japanesse cultur! Can I visit you kurt?! Please! : O - Sorry for my bad english - Love from Norway <3

[softypapa]

Hello XlabX123, You are certainly welcome to visit if you plan to come to Shizuoka. Perhaps we can meet for a day of exploring in our area? Just let me know ahead of time. I'm typically free on Sundays. -Kurt :-)

[freakmrhyde]

wow your girl is very good in English for its age !

[KUSANAGIJOY]

Wow that such nice paper doll!!

Where did you find them?

I kind of understand that you wanted keep them.. maybe I do the same. ^^

Thank you anyway the sweet clip w/ your cute daughter!

[JoeCubicle]

Very cool softy. I have my 9 yr old son help my from time to time. Always makes an interesting video to edit. I always find clips I didn't know he shot.

[Strideo1]

When I see things like that that were made by hand I always think of the person who made it and all the attention and detail they put into it.

Things like that have a sort "karma" (for lack of a better word) to them that mass produced items never have.

[TheJapanChannelDcom]

They are lovely, aren't they!

So is your translator!