”Twilight Snowfall” Formed with Toso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Cloth and Paper

Description

• Category
  Dolls
• Dimensions
  H 16.0 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.

Nunobari

“Pasted fabric.” Designs are created by applying different colored fabrics.

Kamibari

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

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Awards received

• The 31st Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
• Asahi Shimbun Award