Description A Maneki-Neko Wrapped in Real Kimono Art — A Rare Treasure of Japan TOKO KAKINUMA's Lucky cat TOKO KAKINUMA is a traditional art doll studio based in Saitama, Japan. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans, giving it a refined, elegant texture that mass-produced items cannot match. It will gently brighten your space like a friendly companion. The “Lucky Cat” has been cherished in Japan for centuries as a charm of good fortune and prosperous business. A cat with its right paw raised is believed to “invite” people and customers. Toko Kakinuma’s Maneki-Neko is beloved by collectors in Japan and around the world. Toko’s doll is very elaborate, using traditional Japanese doll-making techniques. Swarovski crystals are used for the eyes. And the bell and body are made of silk as well as printed fabrics that were not commonly used for kimekomi. For that reason, Kimekomi art doll craftman, TOKO KAKINUMA has created a new world of “Lucky cat” . Size: 3.1″x 4.3″x 2.3″ (8 x 11 x 6 cm) Material : Polyurethane Cloth: Silk, Kimono Fabric Eye: Swarovski crystals Made in Japan What's "Edo Kimekomi "? In order to preserve the tradition of Edo Kimekomi Dolls, there are detailed rules on materials and techniques to be used. Kimekomi’ is the method of inserting cloths into the carved lines with special tools, traditionally onto a mold wood, in order to dress the dolls. ‘Edo Kimekomi Doll’ is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. About 260 years ago left over clothes from costumes of Shinto shrine or festival were used for Kimekomi, which is counted as the beginning, and afterwards, clay models was introduced to Edo and that enabled to from the doll's shape more freely. ////Profile//// TOKO KAKINUMA, craftsman of Edo "Kimekomi" doll and traditional craftsman. Born in Arakawa-Ku, Tokyo in 1948. Traditional craftsman certified by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industory Traditional craftsman certified by the Governor of Tokyo. Always enjoyed making dolls since childhood, I started to learn under my father, "the first Toko Kakinuma" in 1974, and has been devoting myself to Edo "Kimekomi" doll ever since. Using the techniques such as mother-of-pearl, inlay, coloring nikoromo overlap, he is also working on the new style of dolls and keeps creating the dolls that are out of box and looking at the modern age. Over the years, this master craftsman has received numerous awards for his skill and craftsmanship. ///Option/// Tiny Tatami (size D) -made of Japanese rush grass Tiny Tatami (size D) -made of Japanese rush grass Japanese Cushion (Mini Zabuton) Japanese Cushion (Mini Zabuton) Nagomi 7.8″ x 7.8″ Japanese Cushion (Mini Zabuton) Yabane Pattern 7.8″ x 7.8″ /////If you need more information /// More information about Edo Kimekomi http://www.kakinuma-ningyo.com/en/edokimekomi/ What is <TOKYO Teshigoto> ? TOKYO Teshigoto https://tokyoteshigoto.tokyo/en/
