{"product_id":"ft508-japanese-folk-art-brush-arima-ningyo-fude-有馬人形筆","title":"FT508 - Japanese Folk Art Brush Arima Ningyō Fude 有馬人形筆","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Arima Ningyō Fude (有馬人形筆) is a traditional Japanese calligraphy brush handcrafted in Arima Onsen, Hyōgo Prefecture, one of Japan's oldest hot spring towns. More than simply a writing tool, it is a celebrated folk craft that combines practical artistry with playful mechanical ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the brush appears richly decorated with intricate hand-wrapped threads in vibrant red, green, and gold geometric patterns. Hidden within the handle, however, is its most delightful feature: as the brush is extended or rotated, a tiny painted doll (Ningyō) emerges from the top, transforming the brush into a charming surprise. This clever mechanism has made Arima Ningyō Fude one of Japan's most distinctive traditional souvenirs for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Arima Ningyō Fude dates back to the Edo period, when local artisans created these novelty brushes for visitors to the famous Arima hot springs. Their combination of fine brush-making, decorative thread work, and concealed doll craftsmanship earned them recognition as one of Japan's representative regional folk crafts. Today, authentic examples continue to be handmade in limited numbers by skilled artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular brush was made by Nishida Hōshō (西田筆舗製), a respected workshop in Arima Onsen known for preserving this centuries-old tradition. The original box notes that the workshop received recognition at the 1960 Hyōgo Prefecture Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Exhibition (昭和35年度 芸術文化展) and later exhibited at the 1965 National Local Folk Arts Exhibition (昭和40年度 全国地方民芸品展), reflecting the workshop's longstanding reputation for craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 22cm long (Yellow)\u003cbr\u003e24cm long (Red)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57755111293259,"sku":"FT508","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_d2857f30-dbff-4759-827e-7bdabf1ac895.jpg?v=1783062941","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/ft508-japanese-folk-art-brush-arima-ningyo-fude-%e6%9c%89%e9%a6%ac%e4%ba%ba%e5%bd%a2%e7%ad%86","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}