“Shishiganashi Festival on the night of 15th”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and covered with cloth and paper.

H 25 cm,Year.2019
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Nobuko Akiyama

1928 - 2024
  • Dolls(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1

Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Dimensions
    H 25 cm
  • Year of creation
    2019
  • 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.

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 66th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2019)
  • Selected
photo “Shishiganashi Festival on the night of 15th”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and covered with cloth and paper.
“Shishiganashi Festival on the night of 15th”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and covered with cloth and paper. Nobuko Akiyama
Not for Sale