Yabase Clay Doll {Akita Dog}

Yabase Clay Doll {Akita Dog}A simple handmade clay figure called the Yabase Doll is a traditional folk toy from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. This listing features the Akita Dog (Akita inu), a breed of working dog that originated in the mountains of northern Japan. Simple yet full of charm, these dolls are especially notable for the gentle eyes of the faithful dog. Each dog is carefully handcrafted, and the final details are hand painted, so expect slight variations in

A simple handmade clay figure called the Yabase Doll is a traditional folk toy from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. This listing features the Akita Dog (Akita-inu), a breed of working dog that originated in the mountains of northern Japan. Simple yet full of charm, these dolls are especially notable for the gentle eyes of the faithful dog. Each dog is carefully handcrafted, and the final details are hand-painted, so expect slight variations in each piece.

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Material: Clay
Measurements: Approximately 8cm/3.15 inch high
Handcrafted in Akita, Japan

ABOUT YABASE DOLLS

Yabase Doll is a traditional folk toy from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. Yabase Dolls are simple, handmade clay figures that have been produced in the Yabase area of Akita since the mid-Edo period (1603-1867). About 90 kinds of these dolls, symbolizing good luck, have been crafted by artisans.

In 2014, the last surviving artisan, Tomo Michikawa, passed away, putting over 200 years of tradition at risk of being lost. To preserve this cultural heritage for future generations, several Yabase Doll enthusiasts established the group "Yabase-ningyo Densho no Kai" (Association for Conveying Yabase Dolls). Since then, they have created new dolls and preserved old ones.

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