This nine-piece Kokeshi Nativity was designed by the Japanese artist Miyashita Hajime. The making of
This nine-piece Kokeshi Nativity was designed by the Japanese artist Miyashita Hajime. The making of wooden Kokeshi dolls is celebrated as a traditional folk art in Japan. These figures have peaceful smiling faces, and their heads are slightly bowed in reverence for the Christ Child.Glencairn’s World Nativities exhibition (https://bit.ly/2X1h2AX) presents dozens of three-dimensional Nativity scenes collected from around the world. (Admission is by donation.) Our “Christmas in the Castle” tour reveals how the holiday was celebrated in Glencairn when it was the private home of the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn. We recommend booking your tour reservation online in advance: https://bit.ly/2rqtmix -- source link
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