The Future of Omi Craft Vol. 2: Obata Deko Dolls— Forms of Cuteness
Seian Art Center
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A studio in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture has been making and selling Obata Deko dolls, a local craft, since the early 1700s. Gengo Hosoi, a ninth-generation artisan, is the studio’s sole heir and legacy protector. This exhibition introduces the warmth, cuteness, and universal charm of these clay dolls.
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Lecture “Obata Deko Dolls and the Future of Omi Craft” (in Japanese)
Speakers: Gengo Hosoi, Kenji Kato (Omi Multicultural Institute Researcher)
Date: Jun. 13 (Sat) 10:40-12:10
Venue: Seian University
Admission: ¥500
Reservations required.
Please see the official website for details.
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Schedule
from May 25, 2015 at 12:00 to June 13, 2015 at 18:00
Closed on Sundays and public holidays.