Created by Iyo Ittoubori "Nangyun"

May Dolls with the Warmth of Hand-Carved Wood

This set of May Dolls by Iyo Ittoubori "Nangyun" is a two-tier display featuring a helmet, Momotaro, Kintaro, and carp streamers. Painted with pure gold leaf, this luxurious May Doll display includes a stand and folding screen adorned with jacquard-woven cranes.

Each motif carries an auspicious meaning, allowing you to celebrate the seasonal holiday while wishing for your child's health and success.

【Helmet】
A charm to ward off misfortune such as illness and accidents and to wish for healthy growth.
【Kintaro】
With the wish that you grow up healthy and kind-hearted.
【Momotaro】
With the wish that you grow up healthy and strong and become a person with great influence. The five-colored streamers are said to ward off evil spirits.
【Carp Streamers】
To celebrate a boy's healthy growth and wish for success in life.
The five-colored streamers are said to ward off evil spirits.
【Kashiwamochi】
Because the leaves of the kashiwa tree do not fall until new buds appear, they are associated with "an unbroken family line" and "prosperity of descendants."

"Nangyun" pieces are entirely handcrafted by skilled artisans. Inheriting the sculpting techniques of the first generation of Buddhist sculptors, their uniquely gentle colors and compact, uncluttered scenes create an elegant, distinctly Japanese look that blends beautifully with modern interiors. The wood used is fragrant cypress, with a soft, beautiful grain. The gentle scent of natural wood envelops you in a warm atmosphere.

Created in the order of wood carving, carving, and painting,
Nangyun's wood-carved dolls are finally brought to life by adding the eyes.

A luxurious folding screen adorned with jacquard-woven cranes

Carving
Using over a dozen types of small knives and chisels, the dolls are carefully carved in two stages: rough carving and detailed finishing. After carving, the head is polished to a smooth, soft finish.

Painting
The painting process also consists of two stages: base coating and detailed finishing. Over twenty types of brushes are skillfully used to carefully paint every detail. Finally, the eyes are added to bring Nangyun's wood-carved dolls to life.

※Please note.
As everything is finished by hand, the painting and facial details may not look exactly like the photos. Thank you for your understanding.

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Care in Every Detail

Everything, from the stand to the folding screen, is carefully crafted. The stand doubles as a storage box, accommodating all the pieces compactly without taking up much space, making it an ideal gift.