Tai on Wheels (Tai Kuruma)
Tai on Wheels (Tai Kuruma)
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This seam bream, tai in Japanese, rolls on wheels! Tai is often eaten on special occasions in Japan and has a strong association with celebrations and festivities. Red is a lucky color and is thought to ward off misfortune. This specific rendition of Tai Kuruma is one of many others that Sawafuji-san has taken from classic drawings of Edo period toys.
Details
| Origin | Rokuhara, Iwate |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 15cm x W 6cm x H 10cm |
| Weight | 50g |
| Material | Washi paper |
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Hariko-ya Hanjiro
Papier-mâché folk craft from Iwate
Hariko is a general term for objects made by molding wet washi paper and painting on it. It covers a wide range of items, such as folk toys, dolls, masks...
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