"Artisan et son tour à bois (Naruko, Préfecture de Miyagi, Japon)" by Macha Spoehrle, University of Geneva
Entry in category 1. Object of study; Copyright CC-BY-NC-ND: Macha Spoehrle
Craftsman making a wooden doll, "kokeshi", in Naruko village in Miyagi prefecture, Japan, also known for its hot springs.
It is said that these figurines were originally made from scrap wood and were intended for the children of craftsmen's families. These craftsmen, called "kijishi", "kijiya" or "rokuroshi" in Japan, whose lifestyle was determined by the availability of materials, have contributed to Japanese folklore. In reality, a whole range of craftsmen, woodcutters and lacquerers were working with wood until the end of the 19th century. Nowadays, these craftsmen pass on the ideas that folklorists and legends may have conveyed, in an effort to attract tourists.
"Artisan et son tour à bois (Naruko, Préfecture de Miyagi, Japon)" by Macha Spoehrle, University of Geneva
Entry in category 1. Object of study; Copyright CC-BY-NC-ND: Macha Spoehrle
Craftsman making a wooden doll, "kokeshi", in Naruko village in Miyagi prefecture, Japan, also known for its hot springs.
It is said that these figurines were originally made from scrap wood and were intended for the children of craftsmen's families. These craftsmen, called "kijishi", "kijiya" or "rokuroshi" in Japan, whose lifestyle was determined by the availability of materials, have contributed to Japanese folklore. In reality, a whole range of craftsmen, woodcutters and lacquerers were working with wood until the end of the 19th century. Nowadays, these craftsmen pass on the ideas that folklorists and legends may have conveyed, in an effort to attract tourists.