Hikaru Genji - Japanese Mataro Doll

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Hikaru Genji

Hikaru Genji

Height 20cm


Hikaru Genji is the main character of the Tale of Genji, the masterpiece of the Lady Murasaki. Mataro has designed this dignified doll and has succeeded to recreate his dignity. This doll has many straight grooves and besides Kimekomi, it only needs to put the head on the body, therefore it is recommended to the beginners.

Hikaru Genji Set List of items

Contents of the kit Contents of the kit
Contents of the Tea Ceremony doll kit:
1. Display stand
2. The body of the doll
3. Fabrics
4. Sawdust (in a plastic bag)
5. Glue in tube
6. The head of the doll

The tools that you'll need to make:
1. Thin glove
2. Wet cloth or napkin to wipe off the glue of spatula, after each use of the spatula.
3. Scissors -small scissors with sharp blades are the most effective.
4. Small dish for the glue.
5. Sand paper
6. Hair brush for the doll
7. Chisel for inscribing a neck hole and repairing the body grooves for kimekomi

Hikaru Genji

Height 20cm




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