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Japanese Shinobi Maneki Neko, Kimekomi

Japanese Shinobi Maneki Neko, Kimekomi

$174.00 USD
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A handcrafted Maneki-Neko made using traditional Japanese kimekomi doll-making techniques.

Each cat is finished with silk and kimono fabrics, with Swarovski crystals used for the eyes. The combination of traditional materials and careful handwork gives each piece a distinct character.

Maneki-Neko have long been used in Japan as symbols of good fortune and prosperity. Cats with their right paw raised are traditionally associated with inviting people and customers.

This design is available in nine colors.

  • Size: 11.5 × 8 × 6 cm (4.5 × 3.1 × 2.4 in)
  • Body: Polyurethane
  • Fabric: Silk and kimono fabric
  • Eyes: Swarovski crystals
  • Handmade in Japan
  • Includes Maneki-Neko doll and small zabuton
  • Mini tatami mat is not included

This piece has also been selected for TOKYO Teshigoto, a project that introduces traditional Tokyo craftsmanship in a contemporary context.

About Edo Kimekomi by TOKO KAKINUMA

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.

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.