THE SNAKE AND THE JAPANESE WOMAN
THE SNAKE AND THE JAPANESE WOMAN
FIGURINE FOR 2025
YEAR OF THE SNAKE
MATERIAL : Paper
SIZE : H. 12 x W. 12,5 x D. 6,5 cm
To bring the hariko figurines to life, artisans use wet washi paper, which they gently tap onto wooden molds. Then, a bit of glue is applied. Once the paper is dry, an incision is made to extract the shape from the wood. To decorate it, the figurine is coated with nikawa, an adhesive obtained by boiling natural products. The artisan applies a layer of gofun, a preparation made from crushed shells, which gives it its immaculate whiteness. The final touch: a hand-painted colorful motif by the artisan. To make the figurine stronger, multiple layers of washi paper are layered on top of each other.
Thanks to the multiple layers of washi paper used, hariko figurines are highly malleable, allowing artisans to shape them into elegant forms.
Made in Japan
2025 YEAR OF THE SNAKE
YEAR OF THE SNAKE Here you are at last! Sinuosities of wisdom, secret blossoming, flights of inspiring ideas, all sprinkled with subtle adjustments, these are the expressions of the mysterious snake - guardian of secrets and master of transformation - for 2025.
The Snake marks the coming year with its bewitching imprint, with the intention of purifying and redirecting the chaotic energies left behind by the turmoil of previous years. A master of discernment, he reorganises what needs to be reorganised, putting an end to imbalances to re-establish a long-awaited harmony.