Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Tucked Cloth “Midnight Guest”

H 24.5 cm,Year.2021
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Hiroko Amemiya

1935 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded 3 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 24.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2021
  • 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.

Hamekomi

Templates made of washi paper are wrapped in fabric to create parts that are stuck together.

Awards received

  • The 30th Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2021)
  • Asahi Shimbun Award
photo Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Tucked Cloth “Midnight Guest”
Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Tucked Cloth “Midnight Guest” Hiroko Amemiya
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