Value Village ／ Kochi ／ Art & Crafts

Tosa fighting dogs and festival forms（土佐の闘犬と祭の造形）

とさのぶんか Tosa Fighting Dogs and Festival Form

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Fighting dogs are dressed in embroidered aprons modelled on sumo champions' - a rare case of ceremonial textile on an animal.

FAQ

Where is Tosa Fighting Dogs and Festival Form?: It is in Kōchi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Tosa Fighting Dogs and Festival Form?: Fighting dogs are dressed in embroidered aprons modelled on sumo champions' - a rare case of ceremonial textile on an animal. The focus is textiles.
When was Tosa Fighting Dogs and Festival Form established?: It dates from the Edo period.