{"product_id":"hariko-paper-figurine-bird-girl-new","title":"Hariko Paper Figurine {Bird \u0026 Girl New}","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis adorable Hariko doll figurine is hand crafted by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/kaori-hamasaki\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaori Hamasaki\u003c\/a\u003e - it is the latest version of the popular \"Bird \u0026amp; Girl\" design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHariko\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional Japanese craft with a history of over 400 years. Each piece is created by layering Japanese \u003cem\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e paper over wooden frames, which are left to dry and then meticulously hand-painted. Unlike paper-mache, where paper is soaked in a paste, Hariko uses dry \u003cem\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e, resulting in lightweight yet durable forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eHariko\u003c\/em\u003e piece has been lovingly handcrafted by Kaori Hamasaki, a talented artist who seamlessly blends traditional techniques with modern designs. Many of her creations are made exclusively for UGUiSU, crafted in her studio just outside Tokyo. Using \u003cem\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e paper and traditional Japanese pigments, each piece reflects Kaori’s dedication to preserving and reimagining this cherished craft for the modern day.\u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be slight variations in colour, size, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Washi Paper\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: Approximately 11cm W x 5.5cm D x 8cm H \/ 4.3\" x 2.1\" x 3.1\"\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE ARTIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHariko\u003c\/em\u003e are made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/kaori-hamasaki\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaori Hamasaki\u003c\/a\u003e who is a Hariko artist who creates original hariko figurines mixing the traditional and modern ideas and designs. Many of her hariko are created especially for UGUiSU, all hand crafted by Kaori herself in her studio just outside of Tokyo, each figurine is hand painted using Japanese traditional pigments. Hariko figurines sometimes look almost like ceramic pieces but they are so light in weight since they are made with paper and that inside is empty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/kaori-hamasaki\"\u003eSEE ALL HARIKO BY THIS ARTIST--\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaori Hamasaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40736076693571,"sku":null,"price":32.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/8604\/files\/IMG_6414.jpg?v=1699621637","url":"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/products\/hariko-paper-figurine-bird-girl-new","provider":"UGUiSU STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}