Techniques and Spirit Passed Down in Creating Dolls That Resonate with the Heart
Koikō is a workshop that inherits the two traditional craft techniques of "Edo Mokume-kō Ningyo" and "Edo Sekku Ningyo," with over 100 years of history, and handles both "Hina Dolls" and "Gogatsu Dolls."Craftsmen of a wide range of ages, from skilled artisans in their 70s to young artisans in their 20s, hone their skills daily and pass on their techniques and spirit to the next generation.
《Third Generation Koikō》Founded in Taito-ku, Tokyo, in 1920, and has been involved in doll manufacturing for over ninety years.The current third-generation Koikō Matsuzaki was born in Tokyo in 1920 and apprenticed under his father, the previous generation, Yukio Matsuzaki (Second Generation Shōgyoku), at the age of 18 in 1971.In 1988, he created a warrior procession at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, based on the "Shinzei" scroll of the Heiji Monogatari Emaki.In 1997, he apprenticed under Eiko Serikawa, a disciple of Living National Treasure Eiko Hirata, a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property.In 2000, he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, recognizing his numerous achievements. In 2005, he was selected as a Tokyo Meister by the Governor of Tokyo.To this day, he is one of the leading artists in the Edo Mokume-kō field, with numerous awards including the Prime Minister's Award and the Most Excellent Skill Award.
- Notice Regarding Size and Weight -* Estimated shipping: Ships approximately 10 to 20 days after order confirmation.* Items on backorder, made-to-order items, or orders placed during shipping company or store holidays may not be delivered on the scheduled delivery date.Delivery may also be delayed due to weather conditions or land, air, and sea circumstances.* Box measurements and weights vary depending on the product.The weight of small items on our website is around 1,000g, and for large helmets and armor, the approximate shipping weight is around 20,000g.* The dimensions listed on the website are the product sizes.
| Product # | 10000763 |
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| Product package size | 15 x 21 x 13 cm |
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