{"product_id":"imperial-court-doll-yusoku-bina-authentic-ritual-style-no-2","title":"Imperial Court Doll \/ Yusoku-bina \/ Authentic Ritual Style \/ No.2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCostumed dolls are the most mass-produced type of dolls and are currently the mainstream of \"Kyoto dolls\".\u003cbr\u003eThese dolls were made in the middle of the Edo period (1603-1867) and were dressed in the costumes of \"Yusoku\" (officials involved in ceremonies, events, government posts, etc.) of the Imperial Court and court nobles.\u003cbr\u003eThe costumes are small in size but as accurate as those of actual adults, and everything from the costume style to the hairstyle is a faithful reproduction of the court nobility's ceremonial style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDolls with Souls\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, it has been said since ancient times that dolls have souls. It is believed that the wishes and thoughts of the doll's owner are transferred to the doll, and various wishes have been placed on the doll and handled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is said to be the culmination of traditional craftsmanship, as each craftsman uses the same quality techniques and materials as those used for actual human beings.\u003cbr\u003eWhy don't you display in your room a masterpiece of \"Japanese beauty\" a condensed version of Kyoto's traditional crafts and their techniques?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKyo dolls are Japanese dolls made in the Kyoto. Each parts need each specialist; head masters, hands and feet masters, hair dressers, props masters, and body dressers are all trained in their respective crafts.\u003cbr\u003eThe characteristic of Kyo doll is the high quality and deep taste produced by the detailed division of labor in the production process.\u003cbr\u003eDolls have been used as objects of worship and the tool of curse since ancient times, and were called \"hitogata\" or \"katashiro\" with the meaning of a substitute for plague or misfortune.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the Heian period (794-1185), when aristocratic culture flourished, the magical purpose of these dolls gradually faded away, and aristocratic girls began to use them as playthings, and the tradition has been carried on for a thousand years until the 21st century.\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, March 3 is the much-loved \"Hinamatsuri,\" a day to celebrate the birth and growth of children, and Kyo dolls are often displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKoji Hashimoto \/ Hashimoto Doll Store\u003cbr\u003eHashimoto Doll Store is a doll-making company that has been in business in Kyoto since 1751. He determined to take over his family's Kyoto doll store from an early age. He started making dolls at the age of 23, and has continued to preserve the beauty of yushoku, a craft that has been refined over 300 years and passed down from generation to generation. He has also been practicing calligraphy since childhood, and is said to be a professional-level calligrapher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC08152-1-2048x1152_480x480.jpg?v=1676059139\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Quality Crafts are made from Quality Materials\"\u003cbr\u003eWe make Kyo dolls, which are considered the culmination of traditional crafts, with great attention to detail, from the materials used to the finished product. We want people overseas to know what dolls are not only as products but also the culture behind them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDesignated as a traditional craftsman in 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth : 19.5cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight : 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth : 19.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight : 214g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSilk\u003cbr\u003eWood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWe have not uploaded this craftsman’s video yet, please discover another craftsman’s video from the below link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Suigenkyo YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC96ayIUKf6vLCLuIaCRYnXg\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC96ayIUKf6vLCLuIaCRYnXg\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hashimoto Doll Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43561535471845,"sku":"1201748","price":148486000.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/DSC09366.jpg?v=1665552253","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-id\/products\/imperial-court-doll-yusoku-bina-authentic-ritual-style-no-2","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}