Name/Title
Japanese Warabe DollEntry/Object ID
2026.111.01Tags
Doll, Japan, SouvenirDescription
Doll dressed in traditional Japanese Warabe attire. The doll depicts traditional dress and is enclosed within a glass display case, the background of which depicts a traditional winter mountain scene, on the pedestal with her, there is a wooden sign with Japanese writing on it. The doll is dressed in a traditional red kimono style dress. The fabric of the kimono is patterned with colourful leaf patterns, the colours of these are gold, red, green, and orange. The lining of the sleeves of the kimono and the sash tying it around her waist is light pink in colour. She wears yellow sandal style shoes, and has a red adornment in her hair. She also holds what appears to be a ceremonial instrument, it is gold in colour. The doll has brown eyes and straight black hair. The doll is 10" tall.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenir. Warabe translates to child, youngster, or juvenile. This style of clothing is meant to be representative of youth.Collection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
WarabeMade/Created
Date made
circa 1970 - circa 1990Notes
No identifiable makers marksDimensions
Dimension Description
Display CaseHeight
13-1/2 inWidth
10 inLength
12-1/2 inClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll depicts traditional dress and is enclosed within a glass display case, the background of which depicts a traditional winter mountain scene, on the pedestal with her, there is a wooden sign with Japanese writing on it. The doll is dressed in a traditional red kimono style dress. The fabric of the kimono is patterned with colourful leaf patterns, the colours of these are gold, red, green, and orange. The lining of the sleeves of the kimono and the sash tying it around her waist is light pink in colour. She wears yellow sandal style shoes, and has a red adornment in her hair. She also holds what appears to be a ceremonial instrument, it is gold in colour.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
The display case she is in is quite brittle and needs repairs. She also at one point was adhered to the base of it, this has since come loose.Material
Plastic, Fabric, Glass, WoodColor
Red, Gold, Pink, Orange, GreenLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 31, 2026Notes
Glass Case Doll and Miniatures Box 1Create Date
January 31, 2026Update Date
February 18, 2026