What’s with Japanese dolls? Before leaving Japan, most of my friends / relatives asked for a Japanese doll as their pasalubong. Since I am too lazy to carry these bulky souvenirs, and I don’t have enough yen left, I only bought one for my aunt. Some of them settled for Japanese doll key chains.
These dolls are famous as omiyagis (souvenirs). Perhaps they symbolized Japanese women -- fragile, graceful and elegant. (Well, that’s how totomai define Japanese women). Or they just look pretty good when displayed.
Going back to the doll I gave to my aunt, it became my model when I am bored. She’s very cooperative by the way, lol and doesn’t complain. Each shot of hers is like taking a photo of another doll. I like her multiple personas. Don’t shoot me, I was almost crazy during those times.
This porcelain became my inspiration too. I was able to write a poem just by glancing at her. She volunteered to be my metaphor. Heartbreak!
Well, its about time to introduce her to each one of you, my handy model, Sayuri-san.
When you go to Japan, don’t forget to check some souvenir shops and grab one, of course you need not go to expensive ones.
/totomai
07/19/07
I cast a spell every now and then.
A single wave transforms a transparent liquid to aqua blue, then lavender
or renders it invisible. Magic.
your definition of Japanese women is remarkable. you are very respectful, tukayo :D
ReplyDeleteoh btw, if you'll be here before the 27th of this month, you might wanna grab the free tickets i'm giving away (details on my blog, hehe... plugging) and see a show by (some) Filipino women. :)
@tukayo, hehe, syempre biased ako sa japanese women. may past kasi e hehehehe
ReplyDeletemukhang wala pa ako nyan diyan. 1 year ako dito hehehe pero salamat. anong show kaya yun hehe
I want a Japanese doll! And an authentic katana. Playin' :D
ReplyDeleteThe poem is haunting. Mabuti palang source of inspiration si Sayuri-san.
@ May - hehe. dapat nagpabili ka sa akin last time hehehe.
ReplyDeleteyup, the poem was written after a break up huhuhu