Iyo Ittobori "Nagumo"

Hand-carved Hina dolls with a warm feel

This is a ten-person Hina doll display using the Iyo Ittobori "Nagumo" technique. It includes a folding screen, three court ladies, five musicians, and a lantern.
This is a gorgeous three-tiered display with a cherry blossom, tangerine and diamond-shaped base front decoration.

This is a gorgeous Emperor and Empress doll with pure gold leaf used on the crown.
Dedicated base (width 8.7 x depth 5.7 x thickness 1.4 cm)
All of Nagumo's works are handcrafted by skilled artisans. Inheriting the style of the first generation of Buddhist sculptors, the works' distinctive gentle colors and compact, uncluttered scenes exude elegance and Japanese charm, and blend seamlessly with modern interiors. The wood used is cypress, which has a soft, beautiful grain and a fragrant aroma. The gentle fragrance of natural wood envelops you in a warm atmosphere.

The doll is made in the following order: wood carving → carving → coloring, and finally the eyes are added to complete the Nagumo wooden doll.

<Carving>
The two-stage process of rough carving and detailed finishing is carried out using over a dozen types of knives and chisels to carefully carve the piece. After carving is complete, the head is polished to a soft surface.

<Coloring>
The coloring process is divided into two stages: applying the base coat and then finishing the details. Over 20 different types of brushes are used skillfully to carefully color even the smallest details.
Finally, eyes are added and Nagumo's wooden doll is complete.

*Please be careful.
Please note that as all dolls are hand-finished, the coloring and facial finish may not be exactly the same as in the photo.

With the skills of artisans

Carefully crafted down to the smallest detail

Everything from the display stand to the folding screen has been carefully crafted. The folding screen ornament features beautiful hand-painted cherry blossoms, and the display stand is painted in a glossy vermilion lacquer. The display stand also comes as a storage box, and all the parts fit inside the stand, so it can be stored compactly and doesn't take up much space, making it the perfect gift.