"Aizu region traditional toy Akabeko from Fukushima Prefecture" Akabeko is a folk craft representing Fukushima Prefecture.
It is a papier-mâché doll painted with black spots and white outlines on a cow-shaped base that has been undercoated with red.
Furthermore, Akabeko is designed so that its neck can move, and it is a charming folk craft that sways its neck when gently touched.
"A lucky charm for warding off evil and illness" In the dialects of the Tohoku region, especially the Aizu region, "cow" is called "beko".
In ancient times, it was called "demon-warding cow" or "lucky cow," and has been cherished by people as a lucky charm for warding off evil and illness.
"Rare production from Fukushima Prefecture" While there were once dozens of manufacturing factories, only a few remain today, and each one is made with care by artisans.
The painting process is almost entirely done by hand.
The number that can be produced per day is limited, making it a rarely produced handmade traditional toy.
"History of Akabeko" There are various theories about the origin of Akabeko, but it dates back about 400 years ago.
At that time, Gamo Ujisato, the lord of Aizu, was promoting a policy to encourage side businesses to protect the samurai retainers who were unemployed and struggling to make a living.
As part of this initiative, artisans were invited from Kyoto to teach the samurai retainers how to make papier-mâché, and they were made to create papier-mâché cow dolls.
This is considered the prototype of the traditional toy "Akabeko."
"Details" Made in Japan Size: Approx. W140mm x D61mm x H80mm Weight: Approx. 57g
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| Product # | 2B4LL5UR4Y |
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| Weight | 120 g |
| Product package size | 10 x 7 x 17 cm |
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