{"product_id":"k15134-bamboo-echizen-take-ningyo-越前竹人形","title":"K15134 - Bamboo Echizen Take Ningyō 越前竹人形","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Bamboo Echizen Take Ningyō \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e越前竹人形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is a finely crafted bamboo folk doll originating from the region around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEiheiji \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e永平寺\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFukui Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Echizen bamboo dolls are well known for their simple yet elegant construction, using natural bamboo pieces combined with delicate carving and assembly to create expressive human figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe figure depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ewandering monk or pilgrim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, recognizable by the large woven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esedge hat (sugegasa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e that shades the face, a common image associated with traveling Buddhist monks and temple pilgrims. The body is formed from sections of natural bamboo, carefully cut and shaped to represent the torso and limbs. Subtle variations in the bamboo grain and natural markings give each piece a unique character. The monk’s robe and arms are constructed from thin bamboo panels, while the chest panel bears a small inscription, adding to the authenticity of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBamboo crafts like this are closely connected to the cultural atmosphere surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEiheiji Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, one of the two main temples of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSōtō Zen school of Buddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, founded in the 13th century by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDōgen Zenji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Craftsmen in the region developed bamboo figurines as souvenirs and artistic expressions reflecting the quiet spiritual life of the temple area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 10 x 4 x 30cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759794925899,"sku":"K15134","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_3acb6624-b045-4530-a885-8de91452b809.jpg?v=1773110933","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k15134-bamboo-echizen-take-ningyo-%e8%b6%8a%e5%89%8d%e7%ab%b9%e4%ba%ba%e5%bd%a2","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}