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Nakano Clay Dolls

Nagano · Nakano · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 中野土人形

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WHAT TO DONakano Clay Dolls

Two families keep two separate moulds and palettes in the same town - an unusual survival of parallel lineages.

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Hokushin · Nakano

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Two families keep two separate moulds and palettes in the same town - an unusual survival of parallel lineages.

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Founded / opened:1800s Highlights / collection:Two lineages: the Nara and Nishihara families Genre:Mingei (folk crafts), Crafts and ceramics

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