Preparation for Shichigosan (the celebration of child growth)

 

Shichi-go-san officially celebrated on November 15th is a traditional event to celebrate the healthy growth of children as they turn three,five and seven years of age. For the Japanese tradition of Shichi-go-san, girls aged three and seven, and boys aged three and five dress in kimonos to visit shrine.

 

 

Ready for Shichigosan.

 

 

 

 

The central little box is called ” Hakoseko “.

In Edo era, samurai’s wives carry mirror,perfume and paper in it.

Nowadays bride at Japanese style wedding and girl for Shichigosan put it at chest.

 

中央の小物は「筥迫」と呼ばれるもので

江戸時代、武家の婦人たちが鏡、香水、懐紙などを入れていました。

和装の結婚式や七五三で女の子が胸元に差し込みます。

 

 

 

 

The symbol of good omen crane are drawn for fan.

扇には縁起ものの鶴が描かれています。

 

 

 

 

 

White gold Japanese sandles and bag for Kimono.

 

 

 

The beautiful traditional Yuzen pattern is embroiderd.

 

 

 

 

 

These ornamental hairpins (Kanzashi) are craft of Tsumami.

Tsumami is a traditional technique to make petals, flowers, cranes, and etc.

for Kanzashi  to go with kimono and itself has long history about 200 years.

 

髪飾りはつまみ細工です。

 

 

 

 

Chopsticks for the celeblation is also prepared for home party.

祝い箸も用意しました。

 

 

 

 

I am looking forward for the celabation.

 

 

Thank you for visiting FEEL TOKYO.

Have a nice day.

 

 

Play Japanese tradtional music in Tokyo – “Koto” (Japanese harp)

28/10/2017