Hime-daruma dolls

Mon, June 26, 2017, by
According to the Japanese tradition, 200 years ago the Empress Jingu, the consort to Emperor Chuai, donated a doll to a shrine near Dōgo Onsen in Matsuyama, praying for an easy birth and a healthy child.

This legend is the origin of the dolls photographed here, called Hime-daruma dolls, representing the Imperial couple. The Hime-daruma dolls are, together with the temari balls, are the most popular wedding and childbirth gift in Matsuyama.

Hime-daruma dolls, Matsuyama
EXIF info:

Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 36mm
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 1600


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