Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Cloth and Washi Paper “Palace of Kashihara”

H 42.0 cm,Year.2026

Yosai Inoue

1952 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded 9 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Please Inquire
The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Selected
photo Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Cloth and Washi Paper “Palace of Kashihara”
Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Cloth and Washi Paper “Palace of Kashihara” Yosai Inoue

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