Wood Sculpture Decorated with Kimekomi and Covered with Cloth "Believe in Today"
H 37.5 cm,Year.2024Michi Manabe
1945 -- Dolls
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Price Range
$2,000 or more
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Description
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CategoryDolls
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DimensionsH 37.5 cm
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Year presented2024
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Wooden dolls
Carved wooden dolls (mokuchō ningyō) are made by separately carving the head, torso, and limbs out of paulownia wood. The limbs are then assembled using bamboo pegs. Paulownia has a low sap content, making it less likely to attract insects. It is also lightweight, strong, and does not warp easily, making it an ideal material for doll making.
Kimekomi
Fabric is tightly tucked into narrow grooves on the doll’s torso. The grooves are cut to align with the seams of the outfit and an adhesive is applied to secure the fabric in place. In addition to securing the outfit, kimekomi is used to create subtle details on the final outfit.
Nunobari
“Pasted fabric.” Designs are created by applying different colored fabrics.
Selected exhibitions
- The 64th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
- Selected
