noun
Kyoto doll
Refers to traditional dolls made in Kyoto, often associated with fine craftsmanship and used in festivals or as decorative items.
祖母の家には古い京人形が飾ってある。
An old Kyoto doll is displayed at my grandmother's house.
Compound of 京 (Kyoto) and 人形 (doll). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the term simply denotes dolls originating from Kyoto.