This video shows the process of making traditional Japanese dolls, yushoku. Craftsmen from the Hashimoto Doll Store have been making these dolls since 1751 in Kyoto. After 300 years of refinement and being passed from generation to generation, the craftsman shown in this video is carrying on the tradition of making these traditional Kyo dolls. It takes great levels of passion and attention to detail to be able to curate these beautifully hand-crafted dolls that hold so much history behind them. The hairline on each doll is drawn by hand, and the hair is cut and glued onto the doll's head using a traditional adhesive. The garments each doll is dressed in are also carefully arranged. After hours of work and dedication, each final Kyo doll is sold at around $6100 USD- a price fit for the quality of traditional materials and skilled craftsmanship required to produce such a beautiful product.
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