Kimekomi Ningyo (Wooden-bodied dolls) Mataro Ningyo - Hana Fubuki (Flower Blizzard) - Ornament Traditional Craft, Decoration, Celebration, Retro A woman in a stunning costume performing a dance. The kimono is very beautiful. Originally a 53,000 yen item. Thank you for your interest. [Creator] A work by an 80-year-old with a master craftsman's license. He loves Kimekomi dolls and has been creating many dolls over many years. And he is still actively creating them today. Handmade with heartfelt care. [What is Kimekomi Ningyo...] Grooves are carved into a paulownia-pulp (toso) base. The edges of the fabric are then pushed into the grooves with a tool like an awl, creating the appearance of clothing. Around 1740, a craftsman who made offering boxes for Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto created Kimekomi dolls, a traditional doll with a history of nearly 300 years. [Size] Doll Size: Height approx. 35cm Width approx. 18cm [About the Product] In beautiful condition. Please note that there is no dedicated case. We hope you will display it in your home. *This item was created and carefully stored in a display case. It is being listed on Mercari due to a move. We are also listing several other Kimekomi dolls. Please take a look. Thank you for your interest. #KimekomiNingyo #MataroNingyo #Kimono #JAPAN