Echizen Takeningyo no Sato (Echizen Bamboo Doll Village)

The Echizen Bamboo Doll Village has a display of bamboo dolls that are almost works of art created by craftsmen.
You will be impressed by the richness of expression that makes use of the original straight lines and curves of bamboo.
In particular, make sure to study the dolls' hair, made from Madake bamboo and cut finely to a width of 0.2mm or less by the expert doll makers, to resemble Japanese hair.
At the workshop, you can observe the work of craftsmen up close and take part in making a simple bamboo doll yourself.