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The finished product: Ucchikubusaa (self-righting doll), Ryukyu Hariko

Toyonaga Morito

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

The slightly open eyes are traditional and
Chinese in style. This type of papier-mâché self-righting doll is popular
because they embody the wish of parents to see their children grow up healthy
and strong regardless through ups and downs in life.

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  • Title: The finished product: Ucchikubusaa (self-righting doll), Ryukyu Hariko
  • Creator: Toyonaga Morito
  • Location Created: Gangu RoadWorks
  • Subject Keywords: Okinawa Prefecture
  • Rights: ©Toyonga Morito, Photo: Murabayashi Chikako
  • External Link: Gangu RoadWorks
Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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