marucoro chan

"Born and raised in Kanagawa Prefecture. I create small, round objects out of clay, using Japanese motifs and cats."

Kamakura Paper Mache

Yusuke Igarashi, a papier-mâché artist, is based in Kamakura and creates and sells papier-mâché figurines such as lucky cats, daruma dolls, and zodiac animals. He studied under his father, Kenji Igarashi, a papier-mâché artist, from a young age, and in 2019, he became independent from his family's company, Kasukabe Papier-Mâché Doll Shop, where he had worked for 20 years. He is always available to participate in events, conduct on-site painting workshops, and accept orders for original lucky cat figurines.

Muthu Daruma

"This egg-sized, handcrafted Daruma doll is sure to catch the eye wherever you place it—in the entryway, on a bookshelf, or by a window. Its vibrant colors and unique decorations allow you to enjoy its beauty from every angle, from its belly to its back."

Miyukiyo Studio

"We live in Miyazaki Prefecture. My sister and I create papier-mâché figures. Our concept is 'fun papier-mâché figures that gently accompany your daily life,' including lucky cat figurines, seasonal festival dolls, papier-mâché figures related to local culture, and papier-mâché figures that capture everyday scenes."

Thirty-Three Crafts

"I create one-of-a-kind papier-mâché and wooden dolls. I hope you can find your own unique landscape among the overlapping and undulating colors created using the marbling technique."