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UTSUKUSHI BARETTA

Craft Type: 04Edo Kimekomi Ningyo

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Passion and Dedication of the Craftsman

A hair ornament born from the kimekomi technique,
"UTSUKUSHI BARETTA".
The softness brought about by unique curves,
and the gold and silver threads embedded
in wood produce a colour scheme that
incorporates gorgeous fabrics
and traditional Japanese colour combinations,
known as "Kasane no irome".
The accessories reminiscent of the magnificent world of Hina dolls,
were crafted by the long-established Edo Kimekomi Ningyo
(Wood and Cloth Dolls) studio "Mataro Doll".
These dolls wear a costume of cloth that is tucked in
with a spatula into the grooves carved
into the touso (hardened wood powder).
The "UTSUKUSHI BARETTA" uses this traditional
touso as mould material, and embeds the cloth
used for the costumes of the Hina dolls using
the Kimekomi technique.
With the Japanese scenery in mind,
four colour variations were created,
they are named "Kurenai" (crimson),
"Shirotae" (white), "Yunagi" (evening calm) and "Kasumi" (haze).
The shape reminiscent of the obi sash of Hina dolls,
inspired the ribbon to tie up the hair.
It can be used not only as a hair ornament,
but also like a brooch.


Craft Description

Product Name UTSUKUSHI BARETTA
Craftsman Name Mataro Doll
Craft Type 04Edo Kimekomi Ningyo
Variations 4 types
Materials Pure silk, synthetic fibre, touso (clay), brass
Sizes Kurenai (crimson) W90mm×D40mm×H20mm
Yunagi (evening calm) W85mm×D30mm×H20mm
Kasumi (haze) W75mm×D40mm×H20mm
Shirotae (white) W65mm×D35mm×H20mm
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