Iwatsuki Doll Making Workshop

Iwasuki doll was one of the Japanese traditional handicrafts that can be dated to the Edo Period. It was originally from Iwastuki that has been well known as a major production area of Japanese traditional dolls. The main material is Paulonia woods that are largely found in Saitama. Iwatsuki dolls include Hina dolls domestically decorated during the Girls’ Festival (Hinamatsuri) and dolls used in the Boy’s Festival (Tango no Sekku).

The Iwatsuki Doll Cooperative Association taking over its precursor, Iwatsuki Hina Ningyo Kumiai or Iwatsuki Hina Doll Association founded in 1915 was established in 1977. The Association consisted of 69 businesses of craftsmen, wholesalers, and retailers and celebrated its centenary the year after.

In 2007, Iwatsuki doll was registered as Saitama Prefecture’s first and second products of the Regional Collective Trademarks (Regional Brands) designated by Japan Patent Office.

On this occasion, the Japan Foundation, Bangkok presented the Iwasuki Doll Making Workshops on November 21and 23, 20014 in Pathumthani Province and Chiang Mai Province as the below information;

Session 1
Date:	Friday 21^st November 2014
Venue:	Room 1-702, 7^th Floor, Arthit Urairat Building (Building 1) Rangsit University, Pathumthani Province
Time:	13.00-16.00 hr.

Session 2
Date:	Sunday 23^rd November 2014
Venue:	Meeting Room of the Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai Provice
Time:	13.00-16.00 hr.

The Workshop was led by Mr.Ito Jin, President of Ifuji Ningyoten and Former Director, Iwatsuki Doll Cooperative Association

Admission Fee: Free

*The activities were conducted in Japanese and translators were provided for each session*

Rangsit University, Pathumthani Province

Mr.Ito Jin, President of Ifuji Ningyoten and Former Director, Iwatsuki Doll Cooperative Association, presenting the token to the representative of Rangsit University at the opening ceremony of the RSU Japanese Fair 2014, Rangsit University