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Iwatsuki dolls（岩槻人形）

いわつきにんぎょう Iwatsuki Dolls

Iwatsuki dolls（岩槻人形）

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Faces built up in layers of shell white over paulownia paste, a trade traced to the Toshogu craftsmen.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townSaitama
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Iwatsuki Dolls?
It is in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Iwatsuki Dolls?
Faces built up in layers of shell white over paulownia paste, a trade traced to the Toshogu craftsmen. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Iwatsuki Dolls established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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