The fourth-generation Shokensai Touko,(autonym: Ryo Iwamura)is a traditional Ichimatsu dollmaker in Ichikawa city, who adopts a traditional way of using gofun(a kind of pigment) and glue. He is the son of the third-gen Shokensai Touko and his grandfather is the first Shokensai Touko, who took part in creating friendship dolls.Showing all 4 results
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$503.92Description The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Ume (Japanese apricot), Kiku (Chrysanthemum), Momiji (maple) and Sasa (bamboo grass) patterns. This Obi (sash worn with a kimono) is classified as Hekoobi. Initially, it’s used by men but today, it’s common that children or even ladies use it. The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring. People appreciate its adorable petal shape, scent and characteristic branches. This pattern represents patience, vitality or prosperity of future generations. Chrysanthemum flower is very popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. This flower represents the eternal youth, the longevity…
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$1,065.98Description The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum), Tsubaki (camellia) and Matsu (pine tree) patterns. Obi(sash worn with a kimono) is dyed red. Lots of peony flowers bloom in the whole of this cloth. Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as one of the good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year. Chrysanthemum is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. This flower pattern represents the eternal youth, the longevity or good health.…
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$503.92Description The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Kanoko-Mon. Obi (sash worn with a kimono) is dyed blue and the flower pattern is designed. Kanoko means the child of deer. Kanoko-Mon is a tie-dye pattern similar to the spots on the back of a child of deer. This Kimono is colored with red. It’s believed that red color will protect us from the evil spirits. The sun, blood or fire are also red so that it’s treated as a holy color. Red also represents vitality or energy. SIZE Vertical Horizontal Depth 19.0 cm 7.5 inches 18.0 cm 7.1 inches 18.0 cm 7.1 inches
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$2,487.29Description The doll wears a Kimono (traditional Japanese costume) which is designed with Botan (peony), Kiku (chrysanthemum), Ume(Japanese apricot) and Momiji (maple) patterns. Obi (sash worn with a kimono) is dyed red. Peony flower pattern represents happiness, wealth or perpetual youth and longevity. It has been expressed as one of the good meaning patterns, and believed as a sign of the rich harvest of the year. Chrysanthemum is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. This flower pattern represents the eternal youth, the longevity or good health. The flowering of Japanese apricot blossoms announces the arrival of spring.…