“Where the water gets warmer”. Wood sculpture covered with plant fibers.

H 26.0 cm,Year.2016
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Nahomi Iwase

1941 - 2025
  • Dolls
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Dimensions
    H 26.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2016
  • Rarity
    Unique

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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 63th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2016)
  • Selected
photo “Where the water gets warmer”. Wood sculpture covered with plant fibers.
“Where the water gets warmer”. Wood sculpture covered with plant fibers. Nahomi Iwase
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