Intangible Cultural Heritage Technology Succession - Hara Kōshū - Kochō

This is a work by the second generation Koushu Hara, a doll maker who inherited the intangible cultural heritage techniques of National Living Treasure Komei Hara.

This is a Kimekomi doll made using traditional techniques, molded from powdered paulownia wood and using the finest pure silk kireji fabric.

〈Contents〉
2 dolls, 4 bouquets, wooden nameplate, decorative tray,
Doll wooden box, decorative tray box, production introduction leaflet,
Sales flyer

- Doll dimensions: Width 10 x Depth 8 x Height 14 cm
- Decorative tray dimensions: Width 30 x Depth 24 cm
- Doll wooden box: Width 29 x Depth 22.5 x Height 13 cm
- Decorative tray box dimensions: Width 33 x Depth 27 x Height 2 cm
- Original purchase price: ¥66,000
(This is a discontinued product, so photos 14 and 15 will not be displayed.)

*For information on Komei Hara and Koushu Hara,
please refer to this link:
https://hara-koushu.com/pages/shiru

Kochou is a popular work that captures the beautiful moment of the Bugaku dance Kochou.

The face and hand skin are finished with powdered clam shell, and the face, eyebrows, lips, and even individual strands of hair are painted with ink of varying shades. The costume, created with the Maki-e technique of mixing real gold leaf and painting in one go, exudes a dignity befitting a craftwork that inherits intangible cultural heritage techniques. Yet, it also possesses a heartwarming and mysteriously charming quality that makes you want to gaze at it forever.

With the theme of ancient Japanese Gagaku music and its compact size, it is particularly popular among foreign visitors.

Purchased in 2002, it was displayed annually for about 10 years during the Hina-matsuri season, and then displayed every few years thereafter. It has been stored with extreme care.

The four bouquets, attached to the crown and held in the hands, are unused items purchased in 2025 from Goshiki.
The dolls have no scratches or stains whatsoever. They are in extremely beautiful condition.

Thank you for viewing.