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きょうにんぎょう Kyoto Dolls and Joinery

Head, hair, limbs and costume are each made by a different specialist - the division of labour on which nearly all Kyoto craft runs.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics / Dyeing and weaving
City / townKyoto
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureKyoto City

FAQ

Where is Kyoto Dolls and Joinery?
It is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kyoto Dolls and Joinery?
Head, hair, limbs and costume are each made by a different specialist - the division of labour on which nearly all Kyoto craft runs. The focus is crafts and ceramics, textiles.
When was Kyoto Dolls and Joinery established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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