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Anyone can enjoy learning to make dolls. We are always looking for students.
This is a kit of materials that you can make by yourself.
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Store ListAnyone can enjoy learning to make dolls. We are always looking for students.
This is a kit of materials that you can make by yourself.
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The history of Kyugetsu started in 1835,
when one Samurai laid down his sword and became a doll craftsman.
Since then, we have not wavered in the quality of our materials and our commitment
to the detailed process that upholds our belief that “dolls create harmony of hearts.”
The Samurai’s “spirit of craftsmanship” and “spirit of doll making” never changed through the ages.
We will keep working hard to make high-quality dolls based on these.
Hina Dolls and Gogatsu Dolls are displayed to protect children by acting as their substitutes. Therefore, it is important to choose dolls you will enjoy having on display and that will celebrate children’s healthy growth, even at a later age.
The first impression, however, is very important. The dolls must be balanced and well-finished. In terms of the shape, the upper body of the Emperor is an equilateral triangle and that of the Empress is an isosceles triangle. Also, you should check the color of the skin and the finish of the attire. The attire must look neat and tightly draped. You can choose your favorite colors and patterns, but you should aim for total aesthetic harmony.
As for Hina Dolls, to find dolls you won’t get tired of, you should choose those whose faces you like, more than any other detail.
Like Hina Dolls, with Gogatsu Dolls, the first impression is the key. First, choose their armor or helmet. Then, confirm that the total balance of Kuwagata (hoe shapes), Maedate (front crests), Fukikaeshi (curved plates), etc. is good. Finally, confirm that the color and finish of the Odoshi (string of armor) are correct and well done.
Doll making skills come from competence. The titles of “Contemporary Master Craftsman” and “Traditional Craftsman” are given only to highly-skilled individuals who are nationally recognized and certified by self-governing bodies. These people are also ordinary doll makers who persevere their way into this unique form of doll making.
Those Master Craftsmen share a love for doll making, as well as the wish that all children have healthy and happy lives. They want their dolls to be displayed forever.
