MINGEI - from Akita

http://omamorifromjapan.blogspot.jp/2011/07/akita-folk-toys.html

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gotenmari, goten mari 御殿まり decoration balls
Honjoo 本荘市 - 由利本荘市 Yuri Honjo Town



Tassels hanging from three places characterize Honjo Goten-Mari (palace balls), designed with vivid colors and patterns.
In November, a national competition of "goten-mari" is held in the city.

本荘ごてんまりの模様 - extensive Homepage
- reference source : yurihonjo-kanko.jp/special -


. temari 手まり、手毬 "hand ball" rag ball .

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Honjo Sashiko 本荘 刺し子 quilted coat with embroydery
"Sashiko"was originally intended to make fabric stronger and for its extra insulation. However, these days, its practicality and beauty go together after being handed down from generation to generation.

Honjo Sashiko Honjo Kumikozaiku 本荘 組子細工 wooden lattice work decorations
"Kumiko zaiku" (rounded cubic works), made of thousands of "kiriko" (rounded wooden cubes), is an assembly of elaborate skills.


It takes ten years for a craftsman to learn making a finished piece of work.


Honjo Jindaisugi Saiku 本荘 神代杉細工 craft from old cryptomeria tes



天鷺ぜんまい織り Amasagi zenmai-ori weaving
民芸手染めシリーズ Mingei Tezome hand-dyed goods
- source : en.yurihonjo-kanko.jp/modules -

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. magewappa まげわっぱ / 曲げわっぱ Bento Boxes .
from Odate 大館
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