Japanese Takasago Doll Old Lady Vtg Gogatsu Ningyo Kimekomi Orange Gray ID607 art-board Design: Japanese poetry

Design: Japanese poetry

this Ise katagami stencil is the background for a floral design

厄除観音 yakuyoke kannon Kannon who wards off evil spirits

Kanji meaning: Kappa is river imp

Japanese Takasago Doll Old Lady Vtg Gogatsu Ningyo Kimekomi Orange Gray ID607 art-board Design: Japanese poetryVtg Japanese Takasago Doll Elderly Lady This handsome vintage doll represents an old lady dressed in an orange and gold kimono and a gray and gold coat. It is a wooden doll with silk fabric applied according to the kimekomi technique. This type of doll is called a Takasago doll. The elderly lady is usually paired with an elderly man, representing lasting love and longevity for a couple. Wood, silk, resin C1980 Item weight: 319 grams Packed weight: 719