Japaneses doll - Hina dolls and Gogatsu dolls - of TOGYOKU in Iwatsuki, Saitama

A great gift idea：Japanese dolls are pleased as a gift for various uses as well as one for people overseas.
※You can see more photos by enlarging the images

	Gosho doll 　In the Edo period, Daimyo(Japanese feudal load) in various domains presented local specialties to Gosho(the imperial palace) in Kyoto when they pass through Kyoto on their way to Edo as Sankin-Koutai(one of administrative system in Japanese feudal period, especially in the Edo period). Then, as return gifts, emperor at that time gave them curvy dolls. 　That is how the origin of the name of Gosho doll was derived.
	Ichimatsu doll 　It originally was named from young Kabuki actor Ichimatsu Sanogawa who is popular in Kamigata (Region cantered around Kyoto and Osaka) and this doll was copied off of him. This is the most beautiful and popular girl doll which dressed in The Traditional Japanese Kimono. And in the beginning of Showa era period, this kind of doll in Checkered Kimono was presented to America for the goodwill of Japan and the United States.
	Ren-jishi（Shishi） 　Shishi is a mythical lion-like animal in Tang（China）. It is told that the Shishi kicks his young over the valley and raised only a strong one, which could climb back up. This doll Renjishi (two lions) expresses father's love and severity in the strong dance by farther and child.
	Takasago doll 　This is a typical doll longevity conjugal love, and peace.Please put it for the longevity celebration.
	Warabe doll 　As a flowers brings color and scent of a season into the room, Warabe(child) doll representing a calm child and brings a gentle serenity to the room.
	Oyama Doll 　This is a typical Japanese doll made as Geisha girl in an elegant figure and gorgeous kimono costume. It is said that the dolls have been made since the Edo period and most of them are derived from Kabuki so they represent each dance.
	Noh dolls 　It is a doll about Noh. The stylistic beauty which is created from simpleness and liveliness of the traditional Japanese art performance of Noh is reflected in this doll.
	Kimekomi doll 　This doll is created by engraving fine grooves on the wooden body, inserting the end of kimono cloth into the groove, and decorating. The artistic flavor particular to handmade is admirable.