believed to be the predecessor of all clay dolls in Japan. Fushimi dolls became popular as souvenirs in areas around Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in the Edo Period (1603-1867). To make a Fushimi ...

Made with clay, wood (Kokeshi) or even layering of paper (Miharu Ningyo or Takasaki Daruma), these started reflecting side occupations in the rural society. And lastly, Japanese dolls find its way ...