Vintage Japanese Hina Daruma Doll Kimekomi Doll (Kimono) Good Luck Talisman
"They are handcrafted with kimekomi technique, made from paper mâché and covered with kimono fabric. These dolls are usually given as wedding gifts (Good luck talisman) and to mother of newborn children."
- Materials: silk, kimono, Chirimen silk crepe, Paulownia powder
Height: approx. 19 centimeters
Weight: 282 g
Kimekomi is a centuries-old Japanese craft, traditionally used to make decorative dolls. According to legend, kimekomi was invented by a carving artist of the Kamigamo Shrine, named Takahashi Tadashige, who used wood remnants from his work at the shrine to carve dolls, then covered them with kimono fabric scraps, tucking the fabric pieces into the wooden form.
Kimekomi doll making is still a popular hobby and art form in Japan. Aside from dolls, sometimes zodiac animals or balls (“mari”) are made in the kimekomi technique.
Vintage, but perfect condition.
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