Japanese Silk Fabric Sheep Hitsuji Doll Vtg Chirimen Zaiku Traditional Craft BD9
Japanese Silk Fabric Sheep Hitsuji Doll Vtg Chirimen Zaiku Traditional Craft BD9
Vintage Japanese Fabric Doll Figurine w/ Box
This is a vintage Chirimen-Zaiku silk fabric doll in the shape of a sheep (hitsuji) that represents the zodiac animals. It is made of beige, gold, and brown silk fabric. It has black eyes and a gold bell around its neck tied with a copper and gold silk cord.
Chirimen-Zaiku is a traditional handicraft with a history dating back to the Edo period. Dolls, decorations, and accessories are formed from cloth with a textured surface woven with twisted fibers known as yori. Chirimen products are often made from kimono fabric waste.
- Beige, gold, brown
- Fabric, silk
- C1970
- Item weight: 268 grams
- Packed weight: 468 grams
- Approx. 14 cm long x 8 cm wide x 12 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
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We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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