Craft · No. 212
No. 212人形･こけし
Hakata Dolls
博多人形
hakata dolls · 福岡県
Hakata Dolls are unglazed clay figurines crafted in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, celebrated for their delicate hand-painted colors and gracefully flowing forms depicting figures from everyday life, history, and legend.
- Origin
- 福岡県
- Category
- 人形･こけし
- Materials
- Porcelain stone · 顔料 · 膠
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Hakata Dolls are traced to the early Edo period, when tile craftsmen working on the construction of Fukuoka Castle are said to have sha…
No. IIMaterials
The primary material is fine white clay sourced from Fukuoka Prefecture and surrounding regions. This clay has excellent plasticity, making it well su…
No. IIITechniques
Production unfolds in three main stages: molding, bisque firing, and hand-painting. Craftspeople press clay into wooden or plaster molds, join the ind…
No. IVClimate
Fukuoka's warm, humid climate and geology provide access to high-quality fine clay essential for the craft. The city's long history as a major port an…
