Description: Offered here is " Japanese Paper Dolls " by Shigeo and Shizuko Suwa, originally published by Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. in 1976; this copy is a stated fourth printing, published in 1983. The text was translated into English from the original Japanese by Cheryl Ando. This book shows how to make traditional shimotsuke paper dolls. It has separate explanations for making the head, body, clothes, hairstyles, miniature items and hair ornaments. There are detailed sketches and photographs that show the points of the basic process necessary to make all kinds of dolls. This hardcover book and its original dust jacket are in Very Good condition. White boards with black lettering on the covers and spine. The lettering on the front and spine are in English. Presented on the back cover in Japanese lettering is Kannon - the Goddess of Mercy. The unclipped dust jacket shows some age-tanning, as do the top of the book's boards and the top of the book block. The binding is tight, and interior pages are clean. There are many detailed black and white illustrations and diagrams with accompanying instruction. Some illustrations showing the finished dolls are in color. Please see accompanying photographs, which are of the actual item you will receive. If you would like to see more photos of this item, or have questions, please send a message. To see more of our offerings, visit our ebay store: WestportBookSalesCT We offer free shipping anywhere in the United States. We typically use U.S. Postal Service, Media Mail, although we may opt to use another service. We do not ship outside the United States. Local pickup option is also available, after payment, by appointment only, at our Westport CT retail used book shop. Westport Book Sale is a non-profit enterprise, providing employment and job training for adults with disabilities, while raising funds for the Westport Library (CT), through our used book sales. Every purchase supports our dual mission. Thank you!
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Book Title: JAPANESE PAPER DOLLS
Signed: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO CO, LTD
Original Language: Japanese
Publication Year: 1983
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: SHIGEO and SHIZUKO SAWA
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Art & Culture, Maker
Topic: Dolls, Paper dolls
Number of Pages: 80
