Delicate techniques associated with the Tokugawa

The delicate curves of Suruga bamboo craftsmanship and the exquisite Hina dolls are just some of the beautiful and elegant techniques that live on in Shizuoka, where artisans were gathered as the retirement home of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Traditional Crafts

  • Woodwork/Bamboowork

    Suruga Bamboo Crafts

    This delicate bamboo craft is made by fitting thin, rounded bamboo strips (senjiki) into holes in a frame.

  • dolls/toys

    Suruga Hina Dolls

    Miniature items such as chests and dressing tables are displayed alongside Hina dolls. They are elaborately crafted using techniques such as maki-e.

  • dolls/toys

    Suruga Hina Dolls

    This is a doll dressed in a costume made with rice straw as the core, and the process from making the torso to dressing is done by separate tasks.

A modern masterpiece

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