You have to check this out!

[John Pollman]

This is incredible!

Craftsmen train for 15-16 years to learn this craft, and it can take a full year to create ONE doll! Other than the gears and spring, it's all wood!

 

[Mike Stafford]

I am always amazed by amazing craftsmen. They make art and wonders while I struggle to make shavings.

Most impressive!

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

Very cool! I'd like to see some more examples of his work.

 

[John Pollman]

Very cool! I'd like to see some more examples of his work.

Check out NHK World Japan (streaming) My wife and I watch it all the time. It's like Japanese PBS. An absolute ton of fascinating stuff there. The show ios called Design X Stories and the episode ios Design Hunting in Aichji.

They do "Tea Service Dolls" too. You can search Youtube for Tea Service dolls and there is a lot there. These were started ion the 16th century!