Traditional Crafts

Tsuyazaki DollsDolls

Tsuyazaki dolls are rustic unglazed dolls dating back approximately 230 years. These sturdy dolls have been made over the course of many generations by families of craftsmen who use a technique of pressing clay or plaster into two separate molds. They are characterized by their strong a vibrant colors. Well-known examples of these dolls include large-sized dolls, which reflect the lives and customs of people at the time, and owl-shaped whistles which are said to bring good fortune.