Traditional local toys

This is a collection of materials introducing local folk toys from various regions of Japan, featuring numerous illustrations. Centered around the Mikazuki Kennosuke Collection housed at the Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives, it includes toys from all over Japan such as papier-mâché, clay dolls, wooden toys, kites, and kokeshi dolls, explaining their history, production techniques, and connection to local culture.

Folk toys are not only playthings for children but also ethnographic materials deeply intertwined with local culture, including beliefs, festivals, agricultural rituals, and protection against evil. This book introduces the origins and characteristics of toys from various regions, allowing readers to trace the culture of craftsmanship nurtured in Japanese life.

Published in 1977 as part of the Shufunotomo Deluxe Series, it is a valuable record that systematically documents folk toys that are gradually disappearing. The content will also be of interest to readers interested in folk art, folklore, toy history, and crafts.

[Title] Traditional Folk Toys: Shufunotomo Deluxe Series
[Publisher] Shufunotomo Co., Ltd.
[Publication Date] July 25, 1977
[Pages] 202 pages
[Size] Approx. 22027317mm / 945g
[Format] Softcover
[Language] Japanese
[Title Reading] DENTO NO KYODO GANGU
[Author/Editor] Mikazuki Kennosuke/Author, Sasaki Hisashi/Author, Ishizawa Seiji/Author, Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives/Cooperation, Showa Kikaku-bu Aoyama Kiyoshi/Planning and Editorial Cooperation
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[Condition] Used [4] (Body: edge scratches, yellowing/stains on all three sides, stains on endpapers, slight yellowing on spine)
[Accessories] None
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