Edo Kimekomi Doll – Panda (Child)

●Material：Wood pulp, fabric ●Size：8×6×9cm/50g ●This panda doll is handmade using the traditional Edo Kimekomi technique. The inner filling of the fabric is made from a material called tōso, which is created by compressing powdered kiri wood. In addition, the doll’s adorable shape is expressed using a rare towel fabric. As the only legitimate inheritor of the Edo Kimekomi doll tradition, Mataro Dolls has created this special piece with great care. We invite you to welcome this unique creation into your home. ●Artist：Mataro Kanabayashi Founded in 1919, with a history of 102 years, the company creates elegant and refined wooden figurines with exceptional craftsmanship, and is recognized as the sole legitimate inheritor of the traditional technique of Kimekomi dolls. Under the guidance of Shigeki Yamazaki, a council member of the Nitten and a member of the Japan Sculpture Association, the company learned sculpture and drawing, and has since produced exquisite works using the traditional Kimekomi doll-making techniques. https://www.instagram.com/mataro_doll/