Traditional local toys

A reference book introducing folk toys from various regions of Japan, accompanied by numerous illustrations. Focusing on the Ken'nosuke Mikazuki Collection housed at the Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives, it features toys from all over Japan, including papier-mâché, clay dolls, wooden toys, kites, and kokeshi dolls, explaining their history, production techniques, and connection to local culture.

Folk toys are not only children's playthings but also ethnographic artifacts deeply intertwined with local culture, such as beliefs, festivals, agricultural rituals, and exorcism. This book introduces the origins and characteristics of toys from various regions, allowing readers to trace the culture of craftsmanship nurtured in Japanese life.

Published in 1977 as part of the Shufunotomo Deluxe Series, it is a valuable resource that systematically documents folk toys that are gradually disappearing. The content will also be of interest to readers interested in folk art, folklore, toy history, and crafts.

[Title] Traditional Folk Toys: Shufunotomo Deluxe Series
[Publisher] Shufunotomo Co., Ltd.
[Publication Date] July 25, 1977
[Page Count] 202 pages
[Dimensions] Approx. 22027317mm / 945g
[Format] Softcover
[Language] Japanese
[Title Reading] DENTOU NO KYODO GANGU
[Author/Editor] Ken'nosuke Mikazuki/Author, Hisashi Sasaki/Author, Seiji Ishizawa/Author, Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives/Cooperation, Showa Kikaku-bu Aoyama Kiyoshi/Planning and Editorial Cooperation
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[Condition] Used [4] (Body: edge scuffs, discolored/stained on all three sides, foxing on endpapers, slight discoloration on spine)
[Accessories] None
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