Fushimi Dolls depicts the colorful clay figurines that have been crafted in Kyoto's Fushimi district since the Edo period. This folk art subject connects to Tokuriki's deep roots in Kyoto's traditional craft culture, where he trained as a woodblock artist from childhood. Publisher editions typically sell for $50-$200, and the charming folk art motif appeals to collectors interested in Japanese material culture beyond fine art.
Fushimi dolls — the clay figures that have been produced in Kyoto's Fushimi district since the Momoyama period, their brightly painted surfaces depicting gods, demons, animals, and folk heroes — are Tokuriki's subject in this print, the folk craft tradition of his native city treated with the same affectionate attention he brought to its temples and festivals. Fushimi dolls were among the most widely exported folk objects of Edo-period Japan, their bright colors and expressive forms crossing cultural boundaries more easily than more sophisticated art objects.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Fushimi Dolls was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Fushimi Dolls uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Fushimi Dolls was published by Unsodo.
Fushimi Dolls depicts still life, craftspeople, and daily life, set at Kyoto, Fushimi Inari.
