KARAKURI NINGYO JAPANESE AUTOMATA By Yasuko Senda 2012 Senda Yasuko Publishing This book, written by Karakuri ningyo researcher Yasuko Senda, based on her 27 years of experience, introduces the traditional Japanese culture of "Karakuri ningyo" to the world. It explains Japanese Karakuri ningyo in English with beautiful photographs and diagrams of their mechanisms. The book introduces the history, types, structure, and mechanisms of Karakuri ningyo, and features the Chiryu Karakuri Ningyo Joruri as an interesting case study, describing its characteristics and introducing each Karakuri. It also introduces 15 Japanese festivals where sophisticated Karakuri ningyo can be seen, including the Inuyama Festival, Otsu Festival, and Takayama Festival. This is one of the few out-of-print books written in English about Japanese Karakuri ningyo. Although the text is only in English, the abundance of photographs and diagrams makes it enjoyable even for those who are not fluent in English, and it can also be used as a reference book. [Specifications] Foreign book, English Karakuri ningyo, Automata, Crafts, Japanese dolls Reference book, Photo album Approx. 24 x 19.5 cm 215 pages As this item has been stored unread, it is in beautiful condition with no noticeable stains, damage, or creases. However, please consider that it has been stored in a private home for a long period. #Books #KarakuriNingyo #Automata #Crafts #LocalHistory