Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ikuo Hirayama International Caravanserai of Culture of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan and the Uzbek-Japanese Center present the exhibition “Traditional Japanese dolls”, which will be held in Tashkent from 20 November to 1 December 2020.
According to the ECO Cultural Institute, quoting nuz.uz, the exhibition of Japanese dolls is aimed at acquainting with the artistic world of dolls, with its unsurpassed tradition and deep penetration into the modern life of the Japanese people. Since ancient times in Japan, dolls have been a part of everyday life.
Japanese dolls are a reflection of the customs and aspirations of their people, have the characteristic features of each of the regions and have evolved over the centuries, taking on various forms. In addition, dolls serve as a kind of “face” of traditional Japanese handicrafts.
The opening ceremony of the exhibition will take place in the large exhibition hall of the Ikuo Hirayama International Caravanserai of Culture on 20 November.