{"product_id":"ft535-papier-mache-of-hakota-ningyo-はこた人形","title":"FT535 - Papier-mâché of Hakota Ningyō はこた人形","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Hakota Ningyō (はこた人形), a traditional papier-mâché folk doll from Kurayoshi in Tottori Prefecture. Also affectionately known locally as “Hāko-san” (はーこさん), these distinctive dolls are one of Kurayoshi’s best-known traditional folk toys and have been handed down in the region since the late Edo period, around the Tenmei era (1778–1781).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakota dolls are traditionally made using the hariko (張子) technique: layers of Japanese washi paper are applied over a wooden mould, removed once dry, coated with a white gofun ground, and then individually painted. Traditional examples are characterized by their elongated form, pale face, restrained expression and vividly decorated kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to local tradition, the Hakota doll was inspired by the modest young women of Kurayoshi. Beyond being a child’s toy, it also came to be regarded as a protective charm for children, carrying the wish that they would grow up safely and remain free from illness and injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of Tottori mingei and Japanese regional folk culture, this little doll carries both the gentle personality of hariko and a tradition extending back more than two centuries. It makes a lovely piece for collectors of Japanese folk toys, vintage dolls, mingei, and regional crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 x 3 x 14cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58082671427915,"sku":"FT535","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_5ec252e4-6438-4311-9d91-55b842561afc.jpg?v=1786300247","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/ft535-papier-mache-of-hakota-ningyo-%e3%81%af%e3%81%93%e3%81%9f%e4%ba%ba%e5%bd%a2","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}