About Kanazawa Ningyo (Kanazawa Doll)
Kanazawa Ningyo are traditional dolls produced in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. A craft carried by doll makers under the patronage of the Kaga Domain, they feature refined facial features and luxurious costumes concentrating Kanazawa's craft traditions—Kaga Yuzen dyeing, gold leaf, maki-e. Encompassing diverse types including hina dolls, samurai dolls, and Noh dolls, high technical standards were cultivated under the cultural patronage of the Kaga Domain.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
桐塑成形胡粉塗り衣装縫製金箔・金彩
Materials
桐塑（とうそ）胡粉加賀友禅生地金箔
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 金沢人形工房（産地にご確認ください）