NIPPON Kichi - 日本吉

2006/12/15

能古見人形 Nogomi-ningyou Nogomi Clay Bells

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Nogomi clay bells in the shape of Oriental Zodiac animals are folk craft of Kashima City, Saga Pref. These bells were first made in Nogomi soon after the World War II. The founder of Nogomi bells was Teruji Suzuta, a dye artist. He had been thinking of making something that would make the postwar savage society more pleasant, and had an idea of designing clay bells because he had liked folk toys since young. Initially it was his sideline, but unsatisfied with being engaged only in designing, he made a trial piece himself and at last opened “Nogomi Clay Bell Workshop”. After his death, his son Shigeto followed his father’s footsteps and has been creating many dolls in different designs. His dolls have been taken up as the motifs of New Year’s stamps twice. The bright coloration fascinates a lot of collectors. The dolls in the shape of the new year’s Zodiac sign are made in every December, and they are very popular as the bringers of good luck.

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Tsuji, Nogomi, Kashima, Saga Prefecture, 849-1314 
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Nogomi-ningyo-Kohboh




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