Made in Hawaii - Set of 2 pillowcases - Fits King or Queen Pillowcase Hidden seams, quality fabric and detailed care in design. 100% cotton for breath-ability and comfort. One of a kind fabric depicting a brand of rice packaged in Hilo, Hawaii The brand uses the Kokeshi doll to represent quality. Bags of rice were packaged, loaded onto ships and delivered around the islands and around the world.Vibrant Colors, machine washable, easy care, may need slight ironing (sorry). A wonderful a nostalgic reminder of simpler times, perfect for a world traveler, a resident or visit to Hawaii or Japan. Something special, something no one else has. "Origins of Kokeshi: Traditional Kokeshi began to be made approximately two hundred years ago sometime in the middle of the Edo period. (1603-1867)The artisans of the time known as Kijiya, (which means woodworker in Japanese) originally specialized in wooden household utensils. Then they began to make small dolls in the winter to sell to the tourists who came to bathe in the many onsens (hot springs) near their villages. The few people who could afford the luxury of such a pastime bought the Kokeshi dolls as a souvenir and took the dolls back to their own areas where they were often passed on to the children. This, they thought, would promise a good harvest, as it was believed that it would create a positive impression on the gods if children played with the dolls. Traditional Kokeshi dolls have common characteristics that consist of a basic cylindrical limbless body and a round head. Though the first dolls might have been unpainted, today most Kokeshi are painted in bright floral designs, kimonos, and other traditional patterns. Colors used were red, yellow and purple. As all the dolls are hand painted, no two faces are alike. This is perhaps the greatest charm of the Kokeshi. Some dolls are whimsical, happy and smiling, while others are serious. -by Sharon Larsen"
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