Carolyn's Ichimatsu Doll

Carolyn shares her most recent creation:

"Here are photos of my latest Kimekomi doll. She is a different style from previous ones I have created. This one is an Ichimatsu doll, which represents little girls or boys, usually with glass eyes and flesh-colored skin, made of gofun, a smooth porcelain-like substance from ground oyster shell. The substance is very delicate. If touched directly by hand, oils from our skin will stain it. In 1927 these dolls became popular with the Friendship Exchange of dolls from Japan to the U.S. The doll I made is a modern interpretation, with her wavy hair. The traditional doll has straight hair"   

Carolyn created this Ischimatsu Doll.

Slight profile.

The backside, very detailed.  

A closeup, very pretty.