Company Name
Shirataka doll study group
Year of establishment
1983
Type of industry
Manufacturing
Main products
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Post code
992-0776
Company address
1966 Miyama Shirataka-machi Nishiokitama Yamagata Japan
Representative
Hiroko YOSHIDA
Person in charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA
T E L
+81-(0)80-2814-6968
F A X
+81-(0)238-85-0962
Main selling channels
In-house store, Gift shop, etc.
Available language
Japanese
Shirataka dolls, which are made using Miyama-washi (traditional Japanese paper) were created in 1983.At the founding of our study group, 18 members were making Shirataka dolls.Although currently only two members are engaged in doll making, the techniques that were uniquely devised after the group was established have been handed down until now.We, the fourth generation, make products that inherit the will of the founder.You can view samples of almost all products, excluding small articles, at the studio.We sell products based on a made-to-order system and make each product in a careful meticulous manner.
* Regarding large-sized products, we have small stocks for people who wish to buy them on the same day.
Shirataka dolls are made using Miyama-washi paper, which is an intangible cultural asset of Yamagata Prefecture.The paper has been handmade using mulberry paper ("kozo" in Japanese) as a raw material for more than 400 years.The process of wetting the paper with water and crumpling it repeatedly to induce shrinkage generates a texture called "shibo." "Shibo" expresses warmth that is unique to Shirataka dolls.In addition to "shibo," all parts of the dolls, from the core to small articles, are completely handmade.Shirataka dolls, all parts of which are manufactured by hand, convey their tenderness and warmth to all who see and touch them.
* "Shibo" means the unevenness of crepe (kimono cloth).
Brand name
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Product name
Hanagasa
Generic name
Doll
Materials
Miyama-washi
Person in Charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA, Tomoko TAKAHASHI
Production area
Shirataka Yamagata Japan
Size
H 17cm x W 7cm x D 7cm (1 piece)
Weight
abt.200g (1 piece)
Domestic retail price
JPY3,850/pc (including tax)
The product, named "Hanagasa," expresses the tenderness of Miyama-washi paper and makes people think of the Hanagasa-matsuri Festival that represents Yamagata Prefecture.
Brand name
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Product name
Kabuto
Generic name
Doll
Materials
Miyama-washi
Person in Charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA, Tomoko TAKAHASHI
Production area
Shirataka Yamagata Japan
Size
L : H 27cm x W 28cm x D 21cm, S : H 18cm x W 18cm x D 12cm
Weight
L : abt.900g, S : abt.300g
Domestic retail price
L : JPY27,500 S : JPY12,650 (including tax)
This product uses Miyama-washi paper into which the bark of mulberry paper, the material comprising traditional Japanese paper, is mixed. Differences in the shade of the paper are utilized. The detailed parts of the ornaments in the back are also made carefully. This is one of our best-selling items.
Brand name
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Product name
Benibana Musume
Generic name
Doll
Materials
Miyama-washi
Person in Charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA, Tomoko TAKAHASHI
Production area
Shirataka Yamagata Japan
Size
H 29cm x W 20cm x D 15cm
Weight
abt.900g
Domestic retail price
JPY18,700 (including tax)
The product uses Miyama-washi paper into which petals of safflower ("benibana" in Japanese) are mixed. Safflower is a specialty of Shirataka-machi town. The doll wears the paper kimono into which safflower petals are mixed and holds a few safflowers. The back of the doll is characterized by its softness.
Brand name
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Product name
Yukinko
Generic name
Doll
Materials
Miyama-washi
Person in Charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA, Tomoko TAKAHASHI
Production area
Shirataka Yamagata Japan
Size
H 15cm x W 9cm x D 6cm (1 piece)
Weight
abt.300g (1 piece)
Domestic retail price
JPY5,500/pc (including tax)
The product, named "Yukinko," gives rise to a nostalgic feeling. The detailed parts, including the hair and straw boots, are also expressed carefully.
Brand name
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Product name
Miyama otome
Generic name
Doll
Materials
Miyama-washi
Person in Charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA, Tomoko TAKAHASHI
Production area
Shirataka Yamagata Japan
Size
H 32cm x W 21cm x D 16cm
Weight
abt.900g
Domestic retail price
JPY20,350 (including tax)
This product uses Miyama-washi paper into which the bark of mulberry paper, the material comprising traditional Japanese paper, is mixed. This item looks solidly built like typical Japanese dolls, and is beautifully expressed from any angle.
Brand name
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Product name
Yayoi
Generic name
Doll
Materials
Miyama-washi
Person in Charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA, Tomoko TAKAHASHI
Production area
Shirataka Yamagata Japan
Size
H 18cm x W 33cm x D 18cm
Weight
abt.600g
Domestic retail price
JPY16,500/ 1set (including tax)
The obina (Emperor doll) uses Miyama-washi paper into which the bark of mulberry paper is mixed, while the mebina (Empress doll) uses Miyama-washi paper into which petals of safflower are mixed. This product utilizes features of Miyama-washi paper and handmade dolls. The "bonbori" paper lamps are also handmade using Miyama-washi paper.
Brand name
Miyama-washi dolls (Shirataka dolls)
Product name
other goods
Generic name
Doll
Materials
Miyama-washi
Person in Charge
Hiroko YOSHIDA, Tomoko TAKAHASHI
Production area
Shirataka Yamagata Japan
Size
Weight
各50g程度
Domestic retail price
abt.50g
・Sakura brooch (桜ブローチ) : JPY1,500
・benibana brooch (紅花ブローチ) : JPY1,650
・Bookmarker L (しおり大) : JPY770,
・Bookmarker S (しおり小) : JPY440
・Ougi-men (扇面) : JPY2,420
・Hanagasa Donguri (花笠どんぐり) :JPY1,485
・Tsubomi-chan(つぼみちゃん) : JPY1,485
・Hanagasa brooch (花笠ブローチ) : JPY1,800 (including tax)
Hanagasa
Kabuto
Benibana Musume
Yukinko
Miyama otome
Yayoi
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