KOIKKO Hand-crafted Doll Ornament - Toucan B / 幸一光 江戸木目込人形
$1,280.00
$1,280.00
Description
With over a hundred years of history, Koikko stands as a guardian of Japan’s cherished doll-making traditions. Specialising in two celebrated techniques—Edo Kimekomi Ningyo (wooden dolls inlaid with cloth) and Edo Sekku Ningyo (festival dolls)—Koikko continues to uphold the time-honoured skills that have been passed down through generations. Each doll begins as a carefully shaped wooden form, into which fine fabrics are precisely inlaid, creating intricate patterns and lifelike expressions that speak of both artistry and heritage.
Third-generation master artisan Mitsumasa Matsuzaki (松崎光正) has spent more than forty years preserving and evolving the art of Kimekomi. For this piece, he combines traditional materials such as paulownia wood powder (toso) and gofun (crushed seashell pigment) with rare silk brocade fabrics—some of which are no longer produced today. Each section of the Toucan’s colourful plumage is inlaid by hand, while its distinctive large beak is finished with gold leaf, and its chest and tail feature layers of delicate Japanese paper (tingujo) for subtle texture and depth. The eyes are hand-painted with mineral pigments, capturing the bird’s spirited expression.
Every detail—from the curve of its beak to the subtle glint of its feathers—reflects the artisan’s sensitivity and devotion. Supported by an integrated steel base, this piece stands not only as a charming ornament but as a small work of art—bridging traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary design.
As each doll is individually handcrafted in Japan, slight variations in expression, pattern placement, and finish may occur. These subtle differences are a natural result of the artisan’s handwork, giving every piece its own unique character.
■What's included? One (1) Ornament in a Box
■ Made in Japan
■ Size: 30 cm x 11 cm x 32 cm Height
■ Weight: Approx 850g
■ Material: Paulownia wood powder (toso) base with hand-inlaid silk and brocade fabrics, gold leaf, mineral pigments, Japanese paper (tingujo)
🎁 Comes with a box. Great as a gift!