Vintage Japanese Hand-Folded Origami Hina Dolls, c. 1910 Wooden Spoon celebrated for her expressive linework

celebrated for her expressive linework and vibrant fluorescent colors that transform simple motifs into graphic

The tray is made in Hasami

and gentle signs of age give it a quiet wabi-sabi aesthetic

A water-resistant mordant derived from plant colourant is used in the ancient Japanese dyeing process

Originally issued as part of a deluxe reference work documenting regional Japanese confectionery

Vintage Japanese Hand-Folded Origami Hina Dolls, c. 1910 Wooden Spoon celebrated for her expressive lineworkRare pair of antique Japanese hand folded origami depicting the Emperor and Empress (Obina and Mebina) of the traditional Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) festival. Dating to the late Meiji period, circa 1910, these charming paper figures are folded from colorful patterned paper with hand drawn faces and retain the character and craftsmanship of early 20th century Japanese folk art. A scarce and evocative example of traditional Japanese paper craft, ideal for