A Hakata doll (博多人形, Hakata ningyō) is a traditional Japanese clay doll, originally from the city of Fukuoka, part of which was previously named Hakata before the city merger in 1889. History

Hakata dolls are a type of Japanese doll that originated in the city of Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu. These dolls are made from a clay called jofuku, which is unique to the Fukuoka region. Hakata dolls have a long history, dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868).

2017年10月17日 · Hakata dolls are known locally as “ningyo.” A small band of artisans in and around Fukuoka, a city on the island of Kyushu, keeps the craft alive.

Hakata dolls (called Hakata ningyo in Japanese) are unglazed clay dolls produced in the city of Hakata, in Fukuoka prefecture. The notable features of Hakata dolls are their subtle soft colors, delicately carved expressions, and curves that almost look glazed.

Today Hakata dolls - or ningyo - are one of Fukuoka's most iconic symbols and enduring crafts. Craftsman from many regions of Japan are noted for their dolls, but Hakata dolls are perhaps the most famous.

Hakata dolls today. These dolls made from the clay of the Hakata area are notable for their delicate quality and warm expressions. They feature a wide range of motifs, including beautiful ladies, kabuki and noh actors, children, and samurai.

2024年5月6日 · Hakata dolls are ceramic figures made through intricate handcrafting, originating in the Heian period. Produced mainly in the Hakata area of Fukuoka Prefecture, they are renowned for their realistic expressions and intricate decorations.

Hakata dolls are a traditional Hakata craft produced with outstanding techniques. There are two types of Hakata dolls: one made by a craftsman one by one and the other made in a mold. In either case, they are undoubtedly rare, as each doll must be handmade by a craftsman in order to make a prototype mold.

2020年3月27日 · Hakata dolls date back to around 1600 when Nagamasa Kuroda assumed the lordship Chikuzen (now Fukuoka) and numerous artisans moved to Fukuoka from all over Japan coinciding with the construction of Fukuoka Castle. The dolls that these artisans made in their downtime were the original Hakata dolls.

Hakata dolls are renowned throughout Japan and overseas as outstanding examples of Japanese aesthetic beauty. The history of these dolls dates back to approximately 800 years ago when people in the area already maintained a unique custom of cherishing unglazed ceramic dolls.