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A pair of left and right side to ward off bad luck

These two dogs with dull eyes, a slightly smug expression, and adorable big ears are otogi dogs that are displayed with hina dolls.Usually, these dogs are made of paper or papier-mache, but Ueide Choemon Kiln produces Kutani ware of these dogs.The shapes, colors, and patterns of these figurines are all unique to Kamide Choemon Kiln.Gogi-Inu (dog), also called Inubako (dog box), has been displayed on the left and right sides of the head of the doll since olden times.A pair of dogs on either side of the doll is used to ward off bad luck and to wish for the healthy growth and happiness of the child.The dog is also loved as a guardian deity of easy childbirth, as it is believed to be fertile and light in childbirth.

The Form of Prayer Spun by a Fairy Dog

Gogi-inu has been displayed on either side of Oyao as a furnishing for Hina dolls since ancient times.They were placed as guardian deities for hina dolls and, like hina dolls, are filled with wishes for the healthy growth and happiness of the child.It is also characterized by its box shape, which is said to have been used to store cosmetic tools and good luck charms.In addition to such use, it can also be used to store accessories and other items when used as interior decoration.

This Mikogi-Hakugu is simple enough to blend in with contemporary interiors, yet has the unique painting style of the Ueide Choemon kiln that will make you smile.The cherry blossoms and pine trees on the young pine trees are painted with cherry blossoms, tachibana, and young pine trees in accordance with "Sakon no Sakura, Ukon no Tachibana," and the gold shiro is painted simply in one color of gold.The inside also has lovely paintings: on the young pine tree, cherry blossoms and pine tree, toys and tools are painted in white to express the innocence of a child, and on the kinshiro, a small hairpin and Temari ball are painted in gold.The design is playful in every detail.

It can be displayed as a stand-alone doll like the hina dolls, or more splendidly as a furnishing for hina dolls by arranging it on either side of the small Momozome no Hina Kinshiro,Momozome no Hina Pine and Plum, or Pine and Wisteria.The Gogi-Dog, the fruit of Kutani Yaki tradition and craftsmanship, will stay with you for a long time as a symbol of the wishes passed down from generation to generation and as a comfort in daily life.

Bringing Tradition into the Modern Age

Founded in 1877 in Terai-mura, Nomi County, Ishikawa Prefecture (now Terai-machi, Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture), Kamide Choemon Kama is a Kutaniyaki potter with a history of over 135 years, and a long-established company that handles the entire production process from porcelain molding to painting.The handmade and hand-painted products are attractive for their colorful overglaze painting, deep color dyeing, and above all, their durable and beautiful fabrics.The colors, shapes, and handwritten designs of each item are designed to suit modern lifestyles while utilizing the traditional Kutaniyaki manufacturing method, and have a mysterious charm that attracts people who use Kutaniyaki, even if they are not familiar with it.

Kutani ware representing Japan

Kutani-yaki, like other pottery, began with people shaping and painting by hand.In the Edo period (1603-1867), the Maeda family, the lords of the Kaga domain, discovered pottery stones and began to produce porcelain. Later, they learned pottery techniques in Bizen Arita, and this traditional Japanese craft expanded to include vessels for enjoying tea.The characteristic feature of porcelain is that it is easy to use as tableware and pleasing to the eye, with various patterns on a clear white base. The appeal of porcelain is the color painting that shines on the white hard vitreous material of the porcelain.

Kamide Choemon Kama is a kiln that has been manufacturing and selling mainly arts and crafts, kappou tableware, and daily tableware, and continues to preserve the tradition of Kutaniyaki.Because it is hand-painted, no two pieces are alike.The fact that the painting changes depending on the craftsman who worked on it and the time of production also adds value to each piece.Kamide Choemon Kama insists on hand-painting because he believes that human hands have great potential.People are overwhelmed by the warmth, familiarity, and taste, or the skill and precision of handmade objects.Kamide Choemon Kiln continues to carefully produce and preserve hand-painted pottery with the belief that "what people produce in any age has great power to move people's hearts.