”Head of the Group" Formed with Toso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Paper

H 32.0 cm,Year.2023
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 6

Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Dimensions
    H 32.0 cm
  • Year of creation
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Tōso dolls

Tōso dolls (tōso ningyō) are made of a modeling compound called tōso (a mixture of paulownia sawdust and paste) attached to a core of solid paulownia. Tōso can be freely fashioned while soft to produce all manner of forms. The molded forms are thoroughly dried before use to ensure that they won’t warp.

Kamibari

“Pasted paper.” Designs are created by applying dyed washi paper.

Awards received

  • The 31st Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award
photo ”Head of the Group" Formed with Toso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Paper
”Head of the Group" Formed with Toso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Paper Nobuko Horibe
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