The village of Nagoro, Japan, has dolls instead of humans
The village of Nagoro, Japan, has dolls instead of humans
Mumbai: Nestled in the valleys of Shikoku, Japan, is the village of Nagoro. The population of Nagaro is very low for the residents of this village go to the big cities, searching for jobs.
When the residents die, there is no one left to fill the void. Eleven years ago, Ayano Tsukimi returned to her home in Nagoro and upon seeing the departures, she decided to populate the village with dolls, each representing a deceased villager. Tsukimi has installed around 350 of the giant dolls in and around Nagoro, replacing those that died or abandoned the village years ago.
According to The Verge, a recent documentary titled, The Valley of Dolls, explores Tsukimi’s world, highlighting the time and artistry that go into making the figures and explaining her motivations. In it is shown a local school, once filled with children and teachers, that now houses dozens of dolls, sitting statically, waiting for class to begin.
The dolls are made of straw, fabric and old clothes, much like a humble scarecrow, and Tsukimi is constantly making new figures to replace old ones.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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