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KICHI DOLLS
After finishing a workshop with Sarah Hornik, I determined
to apply some of the newfound skills to a concept of my own.
One of the classes I was mad keen on was 'Introduction to
colour reactions'. The first beads I made for that
class were pretty pathetic, too much pressure! See the challenges
page for photos.
I love geisha and kokeshi but didn't want to replicate a subject
matter that has been explored in great detail by others. Kichi
dolls are, however, heavily influenced by geisha, maiko, kokeshi,
anime and Harajuku street culture.
I searched for an appropriate name and discovered Kichi, meaning
fortunate or lucky. Created in the spirit of fun and joy.
I consider myself lucky to have 'found' them.
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or kitschy dolls, they are just for fun :-) |
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Amaya
Japanese for 'Night rain'. Her body is made with a technique
Sarah taught which she refers to as 'faux reticello'. 2008 |
Bachiko
Means 'Happy child'. She looks pretty happy in her bright patterned
outfit! 2008 |
Midori
Means 'green'. Made on a base of celadon, with turquoise and
teal. She has a dumpling shaped head :-) and big beautiful eyes
8-) 2008 |
Ayako
means pretty child. Made on a base of pink and sky blue with
dots of turquoise and pale green. 2008
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Tamako
Means Jewel child. Made on a base of lapis blue with turquoise,
violet and pink. 2008 |
Riku
Means 'Land'. Made with coral, shards and tendrils of gold aventurine.
2008 |
Ayame
In the language of flowers from Japan, the name Ayame is for
an Iris, which means 'good news'. 2010
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Buruberu
In the language of flowers from Japan the name Buruberu is for
a Bluebell, which means Grateful. 2010 |
Buruberu
In the language of flowers from Japan the name Buruberu is for
a Bluebell, which means Grateful. 2010 |
Hinageshi
HInageshi is from the language of flowers in Japan and the flower
is a Red Poppy, which symbolises Fun
Loving. 2010 |
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