Rabbit Dance (Usagi Mai)
Rabbit Dance (Usagi Mai)
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This hariko is based on an old folk song of Waga District in Iwate Prefecture. This lively song, which has many call-and-response parts, is traditionally danced to and sung during celebrations.
Rabbit, rabbit, little rabbit,
My my! Your ears are long!
Soreba sasa!
Since my parents, grandparents’ days,
You’ve mimicked bamboo leaves.
That’s why your ears are so long!
Choi sasa! Choi sasa!
Details
| Origin | Rokuhara, Iwate |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 6cm x W 12cm x 17cm |
| Weight | 40g |
| Material | Washi paper |
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Hariko-ya Hanjiro
Papier-mâché folk craft from Iwate
Hariko is a general term for objects made by molding wet washi paper and painting on it. It covers a wide range of items, such as folk toys, dolls, masks...
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