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{{nihongo|'''Hakata ningyo''|博多人形, "Hakata Doll"}} are [[Japanese traditional dolls]], originally from southern city of [[Japan]], [[Fukuoka]] that produces high quality [[clay]] figures. Basically, they are made by clay. |
{{nihongo|'''Hakata ningyo''|博多人形, "Hakata Doll"}} are [[Japanese traditional dolls]], originally from southern city of [[Japan]], [[Fukuoka]] that produces high quality [[clay]] figures. Basically, they are made by clay. |
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The changing of “simple biscuit fired toys” to beautiful artworks occurred in the end of 19th century. A master craftsman whose name is [[Rokusaburo Shirouzu]] began to study colouring, balance of human frame and other modern artistic skill under instruction by [[Itusyo Yada]] who was oil painter. Since then Hakata dolls are crafted more realistically. As the result of [[Rokusaburo Shirouzu]] and his pupils (e.g.Yoichi Kojima and Kihei Harada.) effort Yoichi Kojima was awarded the gold prize in the Paris world's exposition held in 1925. Kihei Harada and Yoichi Kojima are awarded the silver prize in the same world exposition. |
The changing of “simple biscuit fired toys” to beautiful artworks occurred in the end of 19th century. A master craftsman whose name is [[Rokusaburo Shirouzu]] began to study colouring, balance of human frame and other modern artistic skill under instruction by [[Itusyo Yada]] who was oil painter. Since then Hakata dolls are crafted more realistically. As the result of [[Rokusaburo Shirouzu]] and his pupils (e.g.Yoichi Kojima and Kihei Harada.) effort Yoichi Kojima was awarded the gold prize in the Paris world's exposition held in 1925. Kihei Harada and Yoichi Kojima are awarded the silver prize in the same world exposition. |
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After the Second World War end, Japan was occupied by the United States Army. Even Fukuoka is not the exception and be occupied. The United States Army took back the Hakata dolls as the souvenir to America. This was exactly what Hakata doll got worldwide fame, and Hakata doll thereafter was exported to many countries. At the same time, the Hakata doll became one of the famous souvenir article of domestically, and its bad quality that was produced factory simultaneously closed appear. |
After the Second World War end, Japan was occupied by the United States Army. Even Fukuoka is not the exception and be occupied. The United States Army took back the Hakata dolls as the souvenir to America. This was exactly what Hakata doll got worldwide fame, and Hakata doll thereafter was exported to many countries. At the same time, the Hakata doll became one of the famous souvenir article of domestically, and its bad quality that was produced factory simultaneously closed appear. |
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Although the image disappeared now a few tradition craftwork technician is conveying |
Although the image disappeared now a few tradition craftwork technician is conveying their skill in the near future. |
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'Hakata ningyo (博多人形, "Hakata Doll") are Japanese traditional dolls, originally from southern city of Japan, Fukuoka that produces high quality clay figures. Basically, they are made by clay.
There are several theories of the origin of Hakata dolls. According to recent academic research, the primary origin is from China. In fact, several archaeological evidences like simple biscuit fired toys have been found after excavation of Hakata. On the other hand, according to the legend, its history dates back to the beginning of the 17th century when Hakata town was ruled by Kuroda Nagamasa. A roof tile craftsman called Souhiti Masaki, gifted clay dolls to the load Kuroda. At this age, Hakata dolls were called as Hakata suyaki ningyo ("博多素焼人形", "Hakata unglazed doll").Besides, Hakata has a famous festival which named Hakata Gion Yamakasa In this well known festival, it's participant pull gorgeously decorated Ningyo Yamakasa floats. Although the floats itself are not made of clay but by wood, it is believed that these methods of making floats are strongly influenced on early age of Hakata doll.
The changing of “simple biscuit fired toys” to beautiful artworks occurred in the end of 19th century. A master craftsman whose name is Rokusaburo Shirouzu began to study colouring, balance of human frame and other modern artistic skill under instruction by Itusyo Yada who was oil painter. Since then Hakata dolls are crafted more realistically. As the result of Rokusaburo Shirouzu and his pupils (e.g.Yoichi Kojima and Kihei Harada.) effort Yoichi Kojima was awarded the gold prize in the Paris world's exposition held in 1925. Kihei Harada and Yoichi Kojima are awarded the silver prize in the same world exposition. After the Second World War end, Japan was occupied by the United States Army. Even Fukuoka is not the exception and be occupied. The United States Army took back the Hakata dolls as the souvenir to America. This was exactly what Hakata doll got worldwide fame, and Hakata doll thereafter was exported to many countries. At the same time, the Hakata doll became one of the famous souvenir article of domestically, and its bad quality that was produced factory simultaneously closed appear. Although the image disappeared now a few tradition craftwork technician is conveying their skill in the near future.
