“Chibi Maruko Kokeshi” appeared from Gunma prefecture’s traditional crafts!

2020.04.01

Hikidashi Co., Ltd. develops a collaboration series of Momoko Sakura’s original “Chibi Maruko-chan”, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of animation this year, on the character line of Kokeshi, a creative art created by Usaburo Kokeshi.
Pre-orders will be accepted from March 3, 2020 (Tuesday) at the online store “Hikidashi Store”.

"Creative Kokeshi" series unique to Usaburo Kokeshi, feeling the warmth of trees

Chibi Maruko Kokeshi by Usaburo Kokeshi

Founded in 1950, the craftsman of Usaburo Kokeshi, which has a workshop in Shinto Village, located at the eastern foot of Mt. Haruna, Gunma Prefecture, has carefully crafted “Chibi Maruko Chan Kokeshi” with every single heart. Is the appearance of

Popular work “Chibi Maruko-chan” which celebrated the 30th anniversary of animation in January this year since the start of animation broadcasting in 1990.
This time, Maruko and her classmates of three years and four pairs have become a cute palm-sized “Kokeshi” that feels the warmth of wood.
Making use of the warm grain of natural wood, the characters of “Maruko”, “Tama-chan”, “Maruo-kun”, and “Nagasawa-kun” in kimono are carefully painted one by one by hand.

The gentle expression of “Chibi Maruko Chan Kokeshi” has a warm texture unique to handmade and is a Japanese traditional handicraft recommended for interior goods.

>Chibi Maruko Chan Kokeshi | Hikidashi Store

Chibi Maruko Kokeshi by Usaburo Kokeshi
Chibi Maruko Kokeshi by Usaburo Kokeshi
Chibi Maruko Kokeshi by Usaburo Kokeshi
Chibi Maruko Kokeshi by Usaburo Kokeshi

Hikidashi Co., Ltd. will continue to work with everyone involved in manufacturing to introduce the skills of Japanese craftsmen.

【Product Summary】

Product: Chibi Maruko Kokeshi by Usaburo Kokeshi
Type: Maruko, Tama-chan, Maruo-kun, Nagasawa-kun
price: 4,000 yen each + tax
Producing area: Shinto Village, Kita Gunma County, Gunma Prefecture
Reservation reception: From March 3, 2020
Release date: Scheduled to be delivered from late April 2020
Selling agency: Hikidashi Co., Ltd.
Copyright notation: ©Sakura Production / Japanese Animation

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