Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features an intricately designed origami figure resembling a traditional Japanese doll, crafted with colorful patterned paper. The doll's kimono is adorned with a vibrant floral motif in shades of pink, purple, and cream, set against a dark background. It is meticulously folded to create a layered effect, with accents of red and green geometric patterns. The doll’s face is simple and serene, with a white oval shape, tiny eyes, and a small red dot around the forehead area, while the hair appears to be styled in a traditional manner, with a topknot made from black paper. Set against a textured gray surface, the origami figure stands out due to its contrasting colors and detailed craftsmanship, capturing the essence of Japanese cultural art forms and showcasing the delicate balance between simplicity and complexity that origami embodies. The use of bold, rich colors and intricate patterns contributes to the overall aesthetic, making the figure an eye-catching representation of traditional Japanese artistry, celebrating the beauty and elegance of the culture.

The image features an intricately designed origami figure resembling a traditional Japanese doll, crafted with colorful patterned paper. The doll's kimono is adorned with a vibrant floral motif in shades of pink, purple, and cream, set against a dark background. It is meticulously folded to create a layered effect, with accents of red and green geometric patterns. The doll’s face is simple and serene, with a white oval shape, tiny eyes, and a small red dot around the forehead area, while the hair appears to be styled in a traditional manner, with a topknot made from black paper. Set against a textured gray surface, the origami figure stands out due to its contrasting colors and detailed craftsmanship, capturing the essence of Japanese cultural art forms and showcasing the delicate balance between simplicity and complexity that origami embodies. The use of bold, rich colors and intricate patterns contributes to the overall aesthetic, making the figure an eye-catching representation of traditional Japanese artistry, celebrating the beauty and elegance of the culture.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2015.15.4 A-E

Description

A-Doll/Paper/Origami/ "Oribina"/Male "hina" figure in a seated position/Multicolor floral kimono with gold accents/White face with black hair and eyes/4.25"x5.75" B-Doll/Paper/Origami/ "Oribina"/Female "hina" figure in a seated position/Multicolor floral kimono with red, yellow and blue paper and gold accents/White face with black hair and eyes/3.5x4.5" C-"Tato"/Origami/Red and white paper in triangular pattern/case for "oribina hina" figures/Japanese writing inside/6.5"x6.5" D-Note/Typed/ "Orihina Dolls: A Prologue"/Images of "hina" paper dolls drawn at end/10"x14.25" E-Folder/Green/Cardstock/Red sticker with black Japanese lettering on front/Note inside/8.25"x7"

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 9, 2015