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Japanese Dolls Posted by Ginny on Oct 19, 2010
Ningyō (人形), which is a word in Japanese meaning “doll”, is still a treasured gift in Japan. Even with the rise of technology and toys being made out of electronics, hand made dolls are still considered a precious keepsake. Okiagari-kobōshi (起き上がり小法師) is a traditional Japanese doll made of papier-mâché. These dolls are symbols of good…