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”.
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.
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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