Dolls: tracing, dress-up, and coloring books - Japanese Craft Book

Release Date: June 28, 2015
Language: Japanese
Length: 256 pages

This book showcases 184 items in full color—focusing on toys for girls ranging from the Edo period to the present day—including iconic dolls, *utsushie* (optical projection toys), paper dolls, and coloring books. It is packed with nostalgic, retro toys such as *Gosho* dolls, cuddle dolls, *Bunka* dolls, stuffed animals, and character dolls. Includes commentary in both Japanese and English.

[Table of Contents Excerpt]
Gosho Dolls
Karakuri (Mechanical) Dolls
Renri-gaeri (Acrobatic Dolls)
String Puppets (Marionettes)
Hina-play Furnishings and Dolls
Warrior Displays and Carp Streamers
Finger Puppets
Bobble-head Dolls
Anesama Dolls
Stuffed Dolls
Bunka Dolls
Cuddle Dolls
Pipe-cleaner Dolls
Clay Dolls / Stone-fired Dolls
Washi Paper Dolls / Cotton Dolls / Flocked Dolls
Pillow Dolls / Sleeping Dolls / French Dolls
Dolls Depicting Children's Customs
Nerimono (Molded Paste) Crafts
Milk-drinking Dolls
Curl-hair Dolls
Barbie & Skipper
Licca-chan
G.I. Joe
Yajirobei (Balancing Toys)
Utsushie
Paper Dolls
Coloring Books
Kiichi's Coloring Books
Biography of Kiichi Tsutaya