“Destination of wind”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and covered with paper.

H 33.0 cm,Year.2020
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Michiko Sugiura

1954 -
  • Dolls
  • Price Range $2,000 - 4,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 8

About the Artwork

People in the old days used to lick their finger tip and put their finger in the air to check the direction of the wind. I tried to express the sight of a woman doing this in this piece.

Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Materials
    Tōso
  • Dimensions
    H 33.0 cm
  • Year of creation
    2020
  • 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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2020)
  • Selected
photo “Destination of wind”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and covered with paper.
“Destination of wind”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and covered with paper. Michiko Sugiura
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