Value Village ／ Hiroshima ／ Art & Crafts

Miyoshi dolls（三次人形）

みよしにんぎょう Miyoshi Clay Dolls

Called shining dolls for their gloss; one family still makes them, using moulds from the Edo period.

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

FAQ

Where is Miyoshi Clay Dolls?: It is in Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Miyoshi Clay Dolls?: Called shining dolls for their gloss; one family still makes them, using moulds from the Edo period. The focus is mingei folk crafts, crafts and ceramics.
When was Miyoshi Clay Dolls established?: It dates from the 1650s.