Hariko Kitsune (Fox with key)

Made from at least five layers of paper that is moulded on wooden blocks (see process photos), then hand painted. These are unique. There is a bell inside the fox. The curly metal sticking out of its mouth symbolises a key for a store-house. It is a decorative handicraft item, for your shelf or display. 

Sold individually. Size: 11cm tall, 8cm wide, 8cm deep.

Hariko is traditional folk craft in Japan. Furukawa-san was inspired to start papier-mache making from when he used to tour all over Japan during his days playing the banjo. Furukawa-san makes these from his studio in Kyoto in his old family shop. If you would like to know more about the process of making these, please checkout this blog post Hariko Handmade by Furukawa-san.

Please note because these are all handmade they have imperfections. This is part of their beauty!

We do not accept returns/ exchanges on these because they are one-offs. Please choose carefully.