Papier-mâchéW. 4.5cm × D. 4.5cm × H. 9.5cmWeight: 25gMaterials: Japanese paper, pigments
The White Hare of InabaLong ago, a white hare living on the coast of Inaba was swept away to the Oki Islands by a great flood. This white hare, in an attempt to return to the coast of Inaba by tricking sharks (dogfish), had all its fur stripped off and was left naked and distressed. It was then that the hare encountered Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. Okuninushi-no-Mikoto taught the hare, "Wash your body with fresh water, gather the fluff of cattail reeds, spread it on the ground, roll around on it, and then lie down quietly, and your body will be restored."The rescued white hare is said to have repaid the favor by fostering a relationship between Okuninushi-no-Mikoto and Princess Yagamihime.This coast is located in Tottori Prefecture and is called "Shiratsuka no Kaigan" (White Hare Coast), and this story remains as a myth to this day. This hare, made in the style of a Daruma doll, is cherished as a local toy.Kurayoshi Kotatsu Ningyo Kobo (Tottori Prefecture, Kurayoshi City)
To ensure it stands up even when its balance is disturbed, like a Daruma doll, a weight is placed in the base. The process involves layering Japanese paper onto a wooden mold of a hare. After drying, the paper part is removed from the mold, and a weight is attached to the bottom. Then, layers of gofun (oyster shell powder) are applied, followed by the final coloring. This is a meticulous process, and many items cannot be produced, but it results in a heartwarming toy that one grows fond of.* Please be aware that the colors may bleed if touched with wet hands or wiped with a wet cloth.* Due to the nature of the product, please avoid direct sunlight and high humidity.
For a report from the studio photoshoot and product details, please visit:https://note.com/cocorostore/n/ne164d238d94a
Studio introduction video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOZ-Fscx8H4
Store Name: COCOROSTORESeller: ATOATONO LLCPostal Code: 682-0821Address: 2516 Uomachi, Kurayoshi City, Tottori PrefectureHP: https://cocorostore.jpEmail: [email protected]
| Product # | B-5 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g |
| Product package size | 19 x 12 x 27 cm |
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