Rare Antique Japanese Bunka Doll Taishô Period (1912-1926) Handmade Ragdoll 7"

Rare Antique Handmade Japanese Bunka Doll (ragdoll) *HISTORY: The Japanese Bunka doll is a lost Art from the Taishô Period (1912-1926). Bunka Dolls (“bunka ningyō”) are considered unique and rare "rag dolls" meaning without wires so they cannot be posed. These sweet dolls, with their large round eyes and heart-shaped mouths, depicted Japanese children in Western dress. They differed from traditional Japanese dolls in that they were not made merely for display, but to play with and to cuddle. *ONE OF A KIND HAND CRAFTED: Each Bunka Doll was handmade so they were uniquely one of a kind and their faces were hand-painted with a distinctive style featuring sweet large, expressive eyes. The body and clothing were made of Japanese fabric Chirimen, a type of creped silk with a textured finish. STYLE: Bunka Doll clothing style was influenced by Western world dolls at the turn of the century with elements such as bonnets and dresses. This doll has a red bonnet and red dress with poppies COLLECTIBLE: This Bunka Doll is a very rare find for the antique doll collector *SIZE: 7”L x 3”W *COLOR Red & White *CONDITION: This 100+ year old antique Bunka Ragdoll is in “raggedy” well loved condition with rips & stains commiserate with age as shown in photos *Thanks for perusing my Closet with offerings from my career in fashion and interior design including home décor, art, antiques, fine collectibles, luxury designer apparel, shoes, bags, accessories and more… Offers Welcome!