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Japanese Family (Wooden block figures)

Posted on 16 September 201818 September 2018 by Jodie Smith

This hand painted wooden Japanese block family introduces Japanese culture and the concept of family. The father measures 9cm, and is made from sustainably sourced timber. The mother wears a Kimono and the father wears a suit.

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Chinese Doll in Tangzhuang Suit

Posted on 15 September 2018 by Jodie Smith

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Indonesian Rag Dolls – Male & Female

Posted on 10 September 201810 September 2018 by Jodie Smith

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Indian ‘Kutchi’ Doll

Posted on 14 August 201823 August 2018 by Jodie Smith

Kutchi dolls are created with cotton, small cuttings of fabric and an assortment of colourful beads and mirror. Only scissors, needle and thread are used to create these beautiful and intricate dolls. The clothes of the Kutchi dolls model those worn by the villagers.

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Puzzle – Indian Girl in Sari

Posted on 14 August 201823 August 2018 by Jodie Smith

A simple 6 piece wooden puzzle from the Children of the World Tuzzles range. The puzzle depicts an Indian girl, wearing a traditional Sari, with a bindi on her forehead and holding her hands together in a prayer position.

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Indian Boys Clothing (Sherwani & Churidar)

Posted on 14 August 201823 August 2018 by Jodie Smith

A sherwani is a long garment which resembles an Achkan and it is very popular among men in South-Asia. It is famous as a wedding outfit. A sherwani signifies the rich traditional fashion style of India as it is a traditional outfit of Indian men. It signifies elegance and style.

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Chinese Lantern

Posted on 13 August 201823 August 2018 by Jodie Smith

Lanterns are widely used in China, in particular during celebrations and festivals. Celebrated on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month, the Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year Spring Festival period. It’s Friday, March 2 in 2018.

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Koinobori (Carp Windsocks)

Posted on 13 August 201823 August 2018 by Jodie Smith

Koinobori wind socks are made by drawing carp patterns on paper, cloth or other nonwoven fabric. They are then allowed to flutter in the wind.

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‘Hani’ Women’s Headdress (South East Asia)

Posted on 13 August 201823 August 2018 by Jodie Smith

The decorative headdress of the Hani or Akha people are decorated by their owner and each is unique. Silver coins, monkey fur, and dyed chicken feathers are just a few of the things that might decorate the headdress.

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Puzzle – Chinese Girl

Posted on 13 August 201823 August 2018 by Jodie Smith

A simple 6 piece wooden puzzle from the Children of the World Tuzzles range. The puzzle depicts a Chinese child, wearing a traditional Tangzhuang shirt and holding a lantern.

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Featured Item

  • Egyptian/ Middle Eastern Doumbek (Goblet Drum)

    The goblet drum is a single head membranophone with a goblet shaped body used mostly in the Egypt, Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe. The goblet drum may be played while held under one arm (usually the non-dominant arm) or by placing it sideways upon the lap (with the head towards the player’s knees) while seated.

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