Fushimi doll Shoki
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- Description
- CREATORS INFO
Zhong Kui is a Taoist god and a hero in Chinese folklore who exterminated demons.
It has been introduced to Japan, and is depicted in picture scrolls brought from China during the Heian period.
You can also see tiled roofs on the streets of the Kinki region. Especially in Kyoto, there are more townhouses than anywhere else, so you can often find them. The image is believed to exorcise the god of plague and get rid of evil spirits, so it is popularly called "Shoki-san".
Shoki-san, a Fushimi doll who caught a goblin playing tricks on his left hand. It has a unique look unlike any other.
| Materials |
soil
| Actual size |
11×20×6cm
| Handling Precautions |
Please handle with care as it is fragile.
| About delivery date |
If in stock: We will respond on the same day.
*This product shares inventory with the store and sells it.
Although we strive to manage inventory, inventory is constantly changing, so it may be out of stock at the time you place your order. Thank you very much for your understanding.
| Others |
All items are handmade one by one, so there may be slight differences in color, shape, and expression. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
