Paper Mache Lighthouse DIY Craft Kits
“Mitoyo Hariko” a traditional craft from Kagawa. This is a handmade papier-mâché figure that you can decorate with your favorite colors and patterns. Feel free to use washi paper, masking tape, pens, and paint to create your own design. (Delivered in its unpainted state)
The base is made from hand-made Japanese paper, such as that used for ancient documents, and each piece is crafted by hand. Its warm, soft shape is sure to win your heart just by looking at it. Since it’s hollow inside, you can remove the top to store small items.
This craft kit is designed for children, of course, but we especially hope adults will enjoy it too.
Why not try making your very own original papier-mâché piece?
◯ Also Recommended
Click here for the “Paper Mache Tiger” craft kit series
Click here for HIYORI's original “Paper Mache Lighthouse”
『PLUS H』
We asked crafters from all over Japan to create craft items to brighten up your daily life. The "h" engraved with each technique is slightly different, so it's lovable. We deliver products that you will want to use and cherish for a long time to come.
| Contents |
1 papier-mâché lighthouse
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| Size |
Approx. φ6.5 cm × H12.5 cm
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| Material | Washi paper |
| Care Instructions |
Please avoid touching the papier-mâché with wet hands. |
◯ About Mitoyo Papier-mâché
A papier-mâché workshop in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, has been crafting papier-mâché tigers since Meiji 30, and in Showa 61, they were designated as a Traditional Craft of Kagawa Prefecture. Through continuous refinement of materials and techniques, and by performing every step by hand, the artisans strive to create “sturdy tigers that will be cherished for generations.”
Prized since ancient times as decorations for the Boys’ Festival and the Hassaku Festival, these tigers symbolize wishes for children’s healthy growth. They are also popular as regional toys, gifts for birthdays and new homes, and as good-luck charms for business prosperity.