Congratulatory Gift with Noh Motif

Ichima-san
An Adorable Artwork, Representative of Kyoto Dolls

Ichimatsu Ningyo dolls were widely loved by people as a typical cuddly toy-doll during the Edo Period (1603-1867) and remain popular today as a gift for girls and as an art object. The name derived from an extremely popular kabuki actor, and they are also known familiarly as ‘Ichima-san’. It is said also that a newly married couple will be blessed with a healthy baby when they display this doll.