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.
Many households display kimekomi dolls for the Doll Festival.
この木目込み人形は職人が一つ一つ手作りしたものです。
These kimekomi dolls are handmade one by one by artisans.