“Loitering on the way home”. Wood sculpture covered with cloth in kimekomi method.
H 18 cm,Year.2019
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Haruko Inoue
- Dolls
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- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4
Description
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CategoryDolls
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DimensionsH 18 cm
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Year of creation2019
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RarityUnique
Techniques
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.
Kimekomi
Fabric is tightly tucked into narrow grooves on the doll’s torso. The grooves are cut to align with the seams of the outfit and an adhesive is applied to secure the fabric in place. In addition to securing the outfit, kimekomi is used to create subtle details on the final outfit.
Selection
- The 66th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2019)
- Selected
“Loitering on the way home”. Wood sculpture covered with cloth in kimekomi method.
Haruko Inoue
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