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

H 33.0 cm,Year.2026

Naoko Kojima

1957 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded 4 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $1,000 - 4,500
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 33.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2026
  • 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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Selected
photo Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Tucked Cloth “Debut”
Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Tucked Cloth “Debut” Naoko Kojima

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