Clay dolls from Mr. Miyawaki
Mr. Miyawaki lives in Beppu in Oita prefecture, which is known for its hot spring village in Kyushu Japan. When I saw Mr. Miyawakis’ dolls years ago, I fell in love with his funny and...
Shimoura clay doll
Memory of the studio visit to buy the clay dolls in Amakusa, Kumamoto. Driving more than three hours from my parents home, I went to see the craftsman of the clay dolls. (I also went...
Konohazaru clay dolls
Visiting the craftsman of Konohazaru monkey dolls. The craftsman Reizo and his daughter welcomed me. Reizo showed me the magazine which shows the hand drawing of the monkey doll drawn by one of his customer's...