{"product_id":"ft396-gion-festival-kyo-ningyo-京人形","title":"FT396 - Gion Festival Kyō Ningyō 京人形","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis finely crafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKyō Ningyō \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e京人形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e miniature represents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNaginata-hoko \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e長刀鉾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the most prominent float of the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGion Festival \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e祇園祭\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e held annually in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. The piece was made by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKotoya Chūbei \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e小刀屋忠兵衛\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, an artisan known for producing detailed Kyoto folk dolls and miniature festival floats that capture the elegance of traditional celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe miniature carefully recreates the structure of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNaginata-hoko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, which leads the grand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYamaboko Junko procession\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e each July during the Gion Festival. This float is distinguished by the long curved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003enaginata (halberd blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e mounted atop its tall central pole. Historically, the blade was believed to ward off evil spirits and protect the procession from misfortune, giving the float an important ceremonial role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe model captures many characteristic elements of the real float: the wheeled base, decorative panels, roofed structure, and the tall pole rising dramatically above the cart. The delicate combination of painted wood, textile details, and fine assembly reflects the refined craftsmanship associated with Kyoto folk arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMiniature festival floats like this were often made as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKyoto souvenirs and decorative keepsakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, allowing people to preserve the atmosphere of the historic festival in their homes. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eminiature Naginata-hoko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e beautifully embodies both the festive spirit of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGion Matsuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, which dates back over a thousand years, and the delicate artistry of traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKyō Ningyō craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 x 3 x 17cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56792373592395,"sku":"FT396","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_dbd2a02f-6d03-489f-8766-e4a9518177db.jpg?v=1773427841","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/ft396-gion-festival-kyo-ningyo-%e4%ba%ac%e4%ba%ba%e5%bd%a2","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}