This is a decorative Hina doll made from clam shells, Japanese paper, crepe fabric, and braided cords. It was created by attaching half clam shells to a small size shikishi board (a stiff paper board). It's cute and doesn't take up much space, so you can lean it against a wall or display it on a wall hanging for shikishi boards, a display stand, or an easel. (These are also sold at 100-yen shops, etc.) *Hinamatsuri and Clam Shells* In the past, bivalve shells like clams symbolized princesses. In particular, clam shells fit together perfectly, and they will never match with other clam shells. Because of this, they were considered to be connected to "female virtues and happiness." From this, "hamaguri" (clam) became a symbol of "marital harmony and a happy marriage," and they began to be offered as good-luck charms at Hinamatsuri and weddings, with the wish that one would spend their life with one person and have a happy life. This is a handmade, one-of-a-kind Hina doll. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection. The easel and wall hanging for shikishi boards are not included. Type...Hina dolls, Hina figures, Hinaningyo