Japanese Karakuri Ningyo Photo Collection "KARAKURI NINGYO JAPANESE AUTOMATA" By Yasuko Senda 2012 Senda Yasuko Publishing [Out of Print] ◆◆Contents◆◆ This book was written to introduce "Karakuri Ningyo," one of Japan's traditional cultures, to the world, based on 27 years of experience by Yasuko Senda, a Karakuri Ningyo researcher from Nagoya. The book features beautiful photographs and illustrations of the mechanisms of Karakuri Ningyo, along with explanations. Yasuko Senda first introduces the history, types, structure, and mechanisms of Karakuri Ningyo. As the most interesting case, she focuses on the Chiryu Karakuri Ningyo Joruri, describing its characteristics and explaining each Karakuri. The book also introduces 15 Japanese festivals where sophisticated Karakuri Ningyo can be seen, including the Inuyama Festival, Otsu Festival, and Takayama Festival. Although the text is in English, the book is filled with photographs and illustrations, so you can enjoy it even if you can't read the text. One of the few books written in English about Japanese Karakuri Ningyo. ◆◆Specifications◆◆ Foreign Book, English Karakuri Ningyo, Automata, Crafts, Japanese Dolls Reference Book, Photo Collection Paperback 24 x 19.5 cm 215 pages ◆◆Condition◆◆ Slight wear and tear on the cover due to age. Pages are in good condition. #Books #KarakuriNingyo #Automata #Crafts #LocalHistory