Vintage Japanese Fabric Doll Figurine w/ Box
This is a vintage Chirimen-Zaiku silk fabric doll in the shape of a dog (inu) that represents the zodiac animals. It is made of white, burgundy, gold, red, and multi-colored cherry blossom fabric with a red cord accent.
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.
We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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