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Index
Cover
Copyright
Contents
The World of Japanese Dolls
Part I: The Great Tradition
Collecting Japanese Dolls
Behind the Curtain: Anatomy of a Doll Shop
Collecting in Japan: The Pioneers
The Western Fascination with Japanese Dolls
Ningyō in America
Part II: Types of Japanese Dolls
Japanese Festival Dolls
Hina-ningyō: Decorative Art and Social Meaning
Musha-ningyō: Warrior Dolls as Narrative
Tableau Dolls: Miniature Displays for the Season
Display Dolls
Saga-ningyō: The Holy Grail of Japanese Dolls
Gosho-ningyō: Big Heads, White Skin
Ishō-ningyō: A Luxurious Indulgence
Iki-ningyō: Living Dolls and the Export Market
Wood Dolls
Kamo-ningyō: Beauty in Miniature
Nara-ningyō: Wood Dolls and the One-knife Cut
Kokeshi-ningyō: The Beauty and Language of Sameness
Clay Dolls
Fushimi-ningyō: A Kyoto Folk Tradition
Hakata-ningyō: Artistry in Clay
Mechanical Dolls
Karakuri-ningyō: Mechanical Dolls and Home Entertainment
Kobe-ningyō: Mechanical Madness
Theatrical Dolls
Bunraku-ningyō: Dolls of the Puppet Theater
Takeda-ningyō: Actor Dolls and Edo Kabuki
Play Dolls
Ichimatsu-ningyō: Dolls for Play
Keue Saiku: Thread Dolls
Part III: How to Collect Japanese Dolls
Where to Buy Japanese Dolls
Caring for Japanese Dolls
Japanese Hina-matsuri Displays
Dealers in Japanese Dolls
Endnotes
Bibliography
Glossary of Ningyō Terms
Index
Acknowledgments
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