Susumu Ueki,Traditional Craftsmen

In Japan, there is an event called "Tango-no Sekku" on May 5 to celebrate the growth and development of children. It is a day to celebrate by decorating helmets and May dolls, raising carp streamers, and eating chimaki and kashiwa-mochi (rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves). This is a doll figure of a brave and lovely child wearing a helmet made of origami newspaper and riding on a pastel-colored carp streamer.

• Hakata dolls are a traditional craft representing Hakata. The traditional beauty and craftsmanship that have been passed down from generation to generation over the years continue to fascinate people today.
• The origin of Hakata dolls can be traced back to 1600, more than 400 years ago, when Nagamasa Kuroda entered Chikuzen. Nagamasa gathered many craftsmen from Banshu, Nakatsu, and Najima to build Fukuoka Castle, and it is said that one of the roots of Hakata dolls dates back to when tile makers made unglazed dolls out of clay.
• Hakata dolls are unique in their meticulous carving and subdued coloring.
• Hakata dolls, which are called the ultimate in unglazed dolls, are categorized into Beauty dolls, Samurai dolls, Kabuki dolls, Noh dolls, Children dolls, Modern dolls, and so on.

• Other categories of Hakata dolls include children's dolls, which convey warmth and warmth, hina dolls for celebrating the coming of spring, good luck dolls to pray for good health and prosperous business, seasonal dolls to wish for healthy growth, and sports dolls in the form of sumo and kendo, traditional Japanese sports. These various types of Hakata dolls, which are the crystallization of traditional Japanese culture, richly express the world.

• We offer the highest quality Hakata dolls available only here, carefully selected from the traditional crafts of Takumi（craftsman）that Kyushu Hakata is proud to offer to the world.
• Each piece created by the hands of Takumi is a unique work of art that can only be found in this world. They are also official products that have been designated as traditional crafts by the government.
• It is recommended as a anniversary gift for wedding celebrations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, and as a gift for precious person.

• Hakata dolls are designated as traditional crafts under the following "Densan Law".
• "Traditional handicrafts" defined by the "Act concerning the Promotion of the Traditional Craft Industries" (abbreviated as "Densan Law") are those that require skilled craftsmanship and have artistic elements, and require the following four elements.

1. Mainly used for daily life
2. The main part of the manufacturing process is handicraft
3. Manufactured by traditional techniques or techniques
4. Traditionally used raw materials

• Hakata dolls with this seal are authentic proof of "Traditional Hakata Dolls" designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
• All products we sell have this seal.

• Please display Hakata dolls out of direct sunlight.
• Do not handle Hakata dolls with bare hands, but handle them while holding them against a cloth or paper.
• Please remove dust from the doll by gently brushing it off with a clean brush.
• Do not wipe with a wet cloth.

We carefully pack your order by our Hakata doll specialists to ensure safe and secure delivery to your doorstep.