Ashiya Chigusa Ningyo (Chigusa Dolls) "Playing with Beanbags" These are handmade dolls created by an artist. I purchased them at an exhibition in a department store in Tokyo. These beautiful, handmade creative dolls, made from old cloth, depict a mother and daughter playing. The mother and daughter's kimonos and obi are also selected one by one from old kimonos, and the dolls are so beautiful that they take your breath away. Even small accessories such as kanzashi (hair ornaments) and hair decorations are handmade. I was so captivated by the beauty of the work that I visited the exhibition many times and was fortunate enough to speak with the artist, Ms. Sachiko Tamai. I heard that the fabric of the mother's kimono used in this work was also a favorite of Ms. Tamai herself, and that she considered it a masterpiece. Each doll is small, about 6-8cm tall, but the gentle atmosphere of the mother and daughter enjoying traditional Japanese play is very lovely. I occasionally display them during the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) season, and otherwise they have been stored at home for a long time. For those who appreciate old items. I would like to sell them to someone who loves Chigusa Ningyo and will cherish them. Base size: 11cm x 15cm Chigusa Ningyo originated when a housewife who had evacuated to Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, brought back Kogushi dolls to Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, shortly after the war. In 1951, lessons began at the Hyogo Prefectural Women's Association, and Ryo Araki (1900-2001) made improvements. In contrast to the Kogushi dolls, which were themed on the folk customs of Hagi, Chigusa Ningyo were adapted to the atmosphere of Ashiya and completed as elegant, four-sided dolls that pursued refinement. They were named "Chigusa Ningyo" by Katsuyo Hirose, the chairman of the Hyogo Prefectural Women's Association at the time. Chigusa Ningyo were also presented as a wedding gift to Princess Anne of the British Royal Family. #ChigusaNingyo #JapaneseDolls #Chihiro Iwasaki #Yuki Atae #KokeshiDolls #ChiyogamiDolls #Ohinasama (Doll Festival) - Design: Dolls wearing traditional Japanese clothing - Base: With a black base - Features: Beautiful handmade details - Clothing style: Traditional Japanese clothing - Base color: Black - Number of dolls: 2 Thank you for viewing.