Karako

Karako (唐子) is a Japanese term used in art with the depiction of Chinese children playing. The literal translation means "Tang children". The children tend to be depicted with a particular hairstyle that is knotted at the top and shaved on both sides of the head.[1][2]

Hirado ware brush rest depicting three karako Chinese boys in the process of rolling a snowball
Sencha kyūsu Arita ware sometsuke with glazed karako motifs

The theme of these playing children can be found in screens and ceramics and other forms of Japanese art. They symbolise the innocence and joy of childhood.[1] Arita ware, Nabeshima ware and Hirado ware are typical examples of Japanese pottery that depicted karako. In painted form on ceramic ware, it often shows boys chasing butterflies.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Karako (Chinese Children) Playing Games - Erik Thomsen Asian Art". www.erikthomsen.com.
  2. Yorke, Nick. "The Kimono Gallery". www.thekimonogallery.com.
  3. "『『お茶の子さいさい』は『一文惜しみの百知らず』❓❗編』". ameblo.jp.

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