{"title":"Yanagiya Reproduct","description":"\u003cp\u003eYanagiya Reproduct is a project by craft shop COCOROSTORE to revive the legacy of Yanagiya, a beloved Tottori studio run by the Tanaka family, which made traditional folk toys based on local folklore and customs from 1928 to 2014. The more than 50 different folk toys they made, which were once common in Tottori, included hina dolls, festival masks, and hariko modeled after gods and ghosts of folktales. Thanks to Yanagiya Reproduct, artisans are bringing these Tottori traditions to life again, all handmade from wood, clay, and washi, using traditional techniques passed down through the Tanaka family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-generation artisans Kinji and Miyako Tanaka took over Yanagiya from their predecessors, but after many years Miyako-san’s eyesight deteriorated and Yanagiya closed its doors in 2014. Today however, she and Kinji-san teach the artisans of Yanagiya Reproduct the techniques for making some of the toys which Yanagiya produced. COCOROSTORE’s Nobuhiro Tanaka is gradually increasing the number of items they can reissue, using his network of craftspeople, from potters, to woodworkers, to painters. After passing Kinji and Miyako Tanaka’s strict checks, a number of folk toys have been revived. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inaba-white-rabbit-mask","title":"Inaba White Rabbit Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hariko mask is rooted in the well-known folk tale of the White Hare of Inaba. In this tale, a lord called Okuninushi was traveling through ancient Tottori (Inaba) seeking to woo Princess Yakami of Inaba. On his way, he came across a hare whose skin had been flayed by sharks. Unlike his cruel brothers, Okuninushi was a kind man, and told the hare to wash itself in fresh water and roll around in cattails, which restored the hare’s white fur. The hare then took Okuninushi to the princess and the two were united in marriage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMask: L18 x W11 x H4.5 cm \u003cbr\u003eBox: W20.5xD16xH6\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854683082927,"sku":"YN-MK-WR","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2023_09_26_2352_edited.jpg?v=1698720391"},{"product_id":"hanatare-mask","title":"Hanatare Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hariko mask is rooted in local Tottori folklore. The ao hanatare (literally green runny nose), is a shinto spirit performed during the Gongen festivals of the feudal era which took place at Ouchidani Shrine, in the area that is now Tottori City. Gongen festivals were part of an effort to harmonize Buddhism and local religious practice. On the day of the festival, the person performing the ao hanatare was allowed to say any bad words they wished for that day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMask: L16 x W14 x H4 cm \u003cbr\u003eBox: L20.5 x W16 x H6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854692094127,"sku":"YN-MK-HT","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2023_09_26_2366_edited.jpg?v=1698720751"},{"product_id":"nuke-mask","title":"Nuke Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hariko mask is based on the Kirinjishi Mai (Quilin-Lion Dance), a traditional event in the Tottori region. The nuke (pronounced nukay), who wears a turmeric-colored hood with eye holes, accompanies the kirinjishi and its entourage of shoujou as they dance through the town. In the old days, when alleys were much narrower than they are now, the nuke cleared the path ahead of the shoujou and kirinjishi to dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMask: L16 x W14 x H4 cm \u003cbr\u003eBox：L20.5 x W16 x H6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854706970799,"sku":"YN-MK-NK","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2023_09_26_2368_edited.jpg?v=1698721285"},{"product_id":"shojo-mask","title":"Shojo Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hariko mask made with washi and hemp is based on the motif of the Shojo, folkloric figures that appear during the \u003cem\u003eKirinjishi Mai\u003c\/em\u003e (Quilin-Lion Dance), a traditional event in the Tottori region. Shojo are smiling and mysterious red-skinned, red-haired monkeys who carry red logs and gourds filled with sake and lead the\u003cem\u003e kirinjishi\u003c\/em\u003e through the town in a slow, gentle dance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMask: L16 x W14 x H4 cm\u003cbr\u003eBox: L20.5 x W16 x H6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43011864133807,"sku":"YN-MK-SJ","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/yanagiya19.jpg?v=1702621685"},{"product_id":"akaoni-mask","title":"Akaoni Mask","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eThe Akaoni Mask (red demon) is an original folk toy created by first-generation Yanagiya craftsman Tatsunosuke Tanaka. The design was inspired by a moment atop Mt. Kyusho when he held an onigiri made by his wife, Toshiko—an idea that unexpectedly took shape in his mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"583\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eWith a stout face, bold eyebrows, a thick beard, and sharp fangs peeking from firmly closed lips, this red oni may appear fierce at first glance. However, its slightly endearing expression gives it a unique charm, making it a cherished piece in the Yanagiya folk toy tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44848124199087,"sku":"YN-MK-AO","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2024_12_21_6744.jpg?v=1737763911"},{"product_id":"mame-tenjin","title":"Mame Tenjin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eThe Mame Tenjin is a small unglazed clay doll depicting Tenjin, the deity of learning, dressed in a striking red kimono with a gentle expression. Made using simple hand-painting techniques, this palm-sized figure carries an endearing presence, almost like a protective charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"770\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eIn Tottori Prefecture, where Tenjin worship remains strong, it is customary to display scrolls and figurines of Tenjin to pray for the growth and success of boys. Additionally, red has long been believed to ward off smallpox and illness, making this figurine a symbol of both protection and good fortune. Thoughtfully crafted, the Mame Tenjin quietly watches over daily life, carrying with it a deep sense of tradition and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44848140353711,"sku":"YN-MT","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2024_12_21_6702.jpg?v=1739693689"}],"url":"https:\/\/oshinsha.live\/collections\/tottori-yanagiya-reproduct.oembed","provider":"Oshinsha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}