Value Village ／ Fukushima ／ Art & Crafts

Akabeko and Aizu hariko（赤べこと会津の張子）

あかべこ Akabeko and Aizu Papier-mache

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A red papier-mache ox with a nodding head, made to ward off plague - the colour itself is the charm.

Type	Workshop or kiln
Genre	Mingei folk crafts / Crafts / Ceramics
City / town	Aizuwakamatsu
Area in the prefecture	Aizu

FAQ

Where is Akabeko and Aizu Papier-mache?: It is in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Akabeko and Aizu Papier-mache?: A red papier-mache ox with a nodding head, made to ward off plague - the colour itself is the charm. The focus is mingei folk crafts, crafts and ceramics.
When was Akabeko and Aizu Papier-mache established?: It dates from the 1600s.