Tsurushi Bina- Hanging hina dolls

Traditional Japanese Tsurushi Hina hanging decorations Tsurushi Hina and Japanese hanging decorations

What Are Tsurushi Hina?

Tsurushi Hina, also known as Tsurushi Kazari, are traditional Japanese hanging decorations made from many small handcrafted ornaments. Each ornament has an auspicious meaning and expresses wishes for a child’s happiness, health and growth.

Different regional traditions developed during the Edo period. In the Yanagawa area of Fukuoka Prefecture, these decorations are known as Sagemon. In the Inatori area of Shizuoka Prefecture, they are called Hina no Tsurushi Kazari, while the Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture is known for Kasafuku.

Traditionally, these ornaments were carefully made by hand using pieces of old kimono fabric and leftover fabric scraps. Although their designs and construction methods vary by region, they share the same heartfelt wishes for the happiness and healthy growth of children.

Tsurushi Hina are often displayed alongside Hina dolls during the Hinamatsuri season. They are also selected as gifts for second or third daughters when the family already owns a traditional Hina doll display.

Juho Tougei offers freestanding Tsurushi Hina, arrangements in display cases, individual hanging ornaments, stands and optional display cases.

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Traditional Motifs and Their Meanings

Tsurushi Hina are composed of many small handcrafted ornaments. Each motif has its own auspicious meaning and expresses wishes for a child’s health, happiness and growth.

The following are some of the traditional motifs commonly found in Tsurushi Hina and Tsurushi Kazari.

Denden-daiko
Traditional Japanese pellet drum Denden-daiko pellet drum ornament
Hifu
Traditional sleeveless vest for children Hifu traditional children's vest ornament
Enko
Monkey Enko monkey ornament
Sanbaso
Ceremonial Japanese dance Sanbaso dancer ornament
Fukuro
Owl Fukuro owl ornament
Pokkuri
Traditional raised wooden clogs Pokkuri raised wooden clogs ornament
Zabuton
Cushion Zabuton cushion ornament
Hato
Dove Hato dove ornament
Hiyoko
Chick Hiyoko chick ornament
Haiko
Crawling baby Haiko crawling baby ornament
Hon
Book Hon book ornament
Ichigo
Strawberry Ichigo strawberry ornament
Hagoita
Decorative battledore Hagoita decorative battledore ornament
Kingyo
Goldfish Kingyo goldfish ornament
Kaki
Persimmon Kaki persimmon ornament
Kame
Turtle Kame turtle ornament
Kinchaku
Drawstring pouch Kinchaku drawstring pouch ornament
Neko
Cat Neko cat ornament
Niwatori
Rooster or hen Niwatori chicken ornament
Togarashi
Chili pepper Togarashi chili pepper ornament
Chocho
Butterfly Chocho butterfly ornament
Tsubame
Swallow Tsubame Japanese Swallow ornament
Ume
Plum blossom Ume plum blossom ornament
Usagi
Rabbit Usagi rabbit ornament
Usagi
Rabbit — alternative design Alternative Usagi rabbit ornament

 

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About Hina dolls on this site

Our website specializes in Hina dolls, Kimekomi Hina dolls, Hina doll accessories, and celebratory dolls. Please take a look at the selection of products that can only be found at a specialty store, from large seven-tiered displays to compact storage types and display cases.
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