{"product_id":"japanese-wooden-daruma-dolls-set-of-three","title":"3x Japanese Wooden Daruma Moulds - Set of Three","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eA set of three hand-carved Japanese wooden Daruma moulds, each made with pronounced angular carving marks and a simple rounded form, dating from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThese hand carved moulds are historically used by Japanese artisans to form the traditional papier-mache body of Japanese iconic daruma dolls. While modern factories have largely replaced them with automated vacuum-forming technology, these antique wooden moulds remain highly valued cultural artifacts and collector’s items.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eThe figures have been left in a dark natural wood finish, allowing the grain and marks of the carving to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eCarved Japanese wood with a dark brown stained or aged surface. The bodies retain clear faceted tool marks from the carving process, with smoothly rounded backs echoing the traditional rounded form of papier-mâché Daruma figures. Each figure has its own natural variation in grain, colour and carving marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eSMALLEST: H6.5 x D5.2cm\u003cbr\u003eMEDIUM: H6.7 x D5.2cm\u003cbr\u003eLARGEST: H6.5 x D5.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1248\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eAs vintage Japanese wooden objects, these figures have lived a previous life and show signs of age and use. The wood has naturally darkened over time, with variations in surface colour, grain, small marks and wear to the finish. The carved facets and irregularities are part of the making process rather than defects. Please note that colours may appear slightly different in person from those shown in the photographs, depending on lighting and screen settings. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59981045268864,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DECORATIVESEPTEMBER22SHOPIFY_4of116.jpg?v=1790498548","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/japanese-wooden-daruma-dolls-set-of-three","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}