“Kearashi”. Formed with tōso and covered with cloth and paper.

• Category
  Dolls
• Dimensions
  H 37.5 cm
• Year of creation
  2015
• Rarity
  Unique

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.

• The 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
• Selected