Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Cloth and Paper “Child of the Sea”

Year.2018
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Masato Mitsumaru

1966 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded 9 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Year presented
    2018
  • 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.

Awards received

  • The 29th Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2018)
  • Mitsukoshi Isetan Award
photo Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Cloth and Paper “Child of the Sea”
Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Cloth and Paper “Child of the Sea” Masato Mitsumaru
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