Kokeshi dolls have cylindrical bodies and are painted with floral or geometrical designs. #MingeiFolkArtThis tweet was posted on October 06, 2015.
Kokeshi, one of the most beloved folk dolls in Japan, stem from a tradition that dates to the 1800s. #MingeiFolkArtThis tweet was posted on October 06, 2015.
Learn more about the Darumas dolls featured in our “Mingei” exhibition at: https://t.co/iJRsyPLHre #MingeiFolkArtThis tweet was posted on January 05, 2016.
That’s a wrap! Thanks for following along! Check out #MingeiFolkArt opening tomorrow in the International Terminal! This tweet was posted on August 07, 2015.
The Japanese created beautiful caddies (sumitori) to store charcoal for fires. #MingeiFolkArt http://t.co/2eSrfpvRMC This tweet was posted on September 03, 2015.
This fire extinguisher and fireman’s hood were used in the late 1800s to combat frequent fires. #MingeiFolkArtThis tweet was posted on December 10, 2015.
This intricate basket has a very intricate mount which takes a steady patient hand to mount. #MingeiFolkArtThis tweet was posted on August 07, 2015.
This jar made by Shimaoka Tatsuzō has rope-impressed patterns on it. How do you think he did it? #MingeiFolkArtThis tweet was posted on October 20, 2015.
We're installing our Japanese Folk Art exhibit today with the help of our interns! #MingeiFolkArt @mingeimuseum This tweet was posted on August 06, 2015.