“Reach to the sky”. Formed with toso over wooden core and covered with cloth and paper.

H 37.0 cm,Year.2022
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Mitsuko Kino

1950 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded 4 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $3,500
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Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Dimensions
    H 37.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2022
  • 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 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Selected
photo “Reach to the sky”. Formed with toso over wooden core and covered with cloth and paper.
“Reach to the sky”. Formed with toso over wooden core and covered with cloth and paper. Mitsuko Kino
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