Papier-mâché Tiger Akabeko #2 japanese crane plate irises for summer

irises for summer

and the ridges in the wood provide the piece with a tactile surface

they have a beautiful lustre and include seasonal floral patterns

Doll makers use traditional production techniques and there are around 100 workshops in the Fukuoka area that continue to uphold this tradition

and it was made about 30 years ago

Papier-mâché Tiger Akabeko #2 japanese crane plate irises for summer*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a hand painted tiger akabeko made by Hanjiro in Fukushima. An akabeko is a toy made from papier mch thats shaped and painted to look like a red oxen. The body is hollow and the head bobs up and down when moved. Akabeko originated in the Aizu region of Fukushima, and is probably one of the most recognizable folk crafts