{"product_id":"babies-sagemon-template-tool-gina-b-silkwork-gina-barrett-japanese-crafts","title":"BABIES :: Sagemon Template Tool :: Gina-B Silkwork :: Gina Barrett :: Japanese Crafts","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSagemon Template Tool : BABIES :: Gina-B Silkworks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese little dolls made from fabric and they are often hung from mobiles for Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) in Japan. They have many regional names, some of which, such as tsurushikazari, are difficult for the English speaker. As recommended by a Japanese friend, we chose Sagemon, which is from the Yanagawa area, as it is easier to remember in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBabies: Sarubobo \u0026amp; Tobibobo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis style of doll was used in maternity rooms by aristocrats for a safe delivery, healthy growth and to ward off sickness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaru translates as monkey, bobo is baby. The sarubobo crawls like a baby. Tobi means flying. By changing the head position the baby appears as if it is flying. As these dolls are also sometimes used as a substitute for the person, helping the owner three times, they traditionally have no faces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tool will enable you to accurately mark the fabric pieces to make the components for these sweet little dolls, including the Obi (belt), hat, and apron. Full instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported from England\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina-B Silkworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605333172529,"sku":null,"price":19.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/7908\/7409\/files\/sgts18.webp?v=1775432495","url":"https:\/\/theneedleandthreademporium.ca\/products\/babies-sagemon-template-tool-gina-b-silkwork-gina-barrett-japanese-crafts","provider":"The Needle \u0026 Thread Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}