Fushimi Doll Saigyo (Large)
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The Zen master Ikkyu once sang, "Saigyo, the cows, the mountains, everything on the Fushimi Highway has turned into earth."
The long-loved Fushimi doll of Saigyo Hoshi
Saigyo sitting like this is called "Saigyo watching Mt. Fuji," and it is said to ward off theft because even if his head is cut off, the furoshiki wrapping wrapped around his back cannot be removed.
| Material |
soil
| Actual size |
W10×H15 cm
| Handling Precautions |
Please handle with care as this item is fragile.
| About delivery date |
If in stock: Same day shipping.
*This product is sold through shared inventory with stores.
We do our best to manage our inventory, but since inventory is constantly changing, there may be cases where an item is out of stock at the time of your order.
|Others|
As each item is handmade, there may be slight differences in color, shape, and expression.
Tanka
Founded in the around 1750.
Located along the Fushimi Kaido road, this Fushimi doll kiln is marked by its historic appearance and red "noren" curtains.
When Fushimi dolls were at their peak (late Edo period), there were about 60 kilns lined up along the Fushimi Kaido road, but only one kiln still exists today. It was the only one.
At "Tanka," molds are made from spring to summer, and after drying in the sun in summer, the pieces are bisque fired in a kiln.
The painting is done from autumn to winter and spring when the glue is in good condition.
This seasonal process has been repeated for over 250 years.
They continues to create dolls every day, passing on the stories behind them.
