Catalog record · 目録番号 91103
Teru-teru Bozu
Catalog note / 解説
This is a charming scene of a boy and girl gazing out a window. Above their heads, are two hanging dolls which are called teru-teru bozu. Teru-teru bozu is a little traditional hand-made doll made of white paper or cloth that Japanese farmers began hanging outside of their window by a string. This amulet is supposed to have magical powers to bring good weather and to stop or prevent a rainy day. The children are waiting for the rain to stop so they can go out to play.
Image record / 画像情報
ROBYNBUNTIN · 1950's · robynbuntin
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