木き目め込こみ人にん形ぎょう

noun

kimekomi doll; wooden doll with cloth costume tucked into grooves

A traditional Japanese doll made of wood with grooves carved into the surface; fabric is tucked into the grooves to create the costume. Often used for seasonal displays.

• ひな祭まつりには木き目め込こみ人にん形ぎょうを飾かざる家か庭ていも多おおい。

  Many households display kimekomi dolls for the Doll Festival.

• この木き目め込こみ人にん形ぎょうは職しょく人にんが一ひとつ一ひとつ手て作づくりしたものです。

  These kimekomi dolls are handmade one by one by artisans.