Okiagari-koboshi or Okiagari-kobōshi (起き上がり小法師, getting-up little priest) is a Japanese traditional doll. The toy is made from papier-mâché and is designed so that its weight causes it to return to an upright position if it is knocked over. Okiagari-kobōshi is considered a good-luck charm and a symbol of perseverance and resilience.
Okiagari-koboshi or Okiagari-kobōshi (起き上がり小法師, getting-up little priest) is a Japanese traditional doll. The toy is made from papier-mâché and is designed so that its weight causes it to return to an upright position if it is knocked over. Okiagari-kobōshi is considered a good-luck charm and a symbol of perseverance and resilience.
japanese okiagari doll, KOMACHI, young lady, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, MITOKOMON, advisor, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, OTONOSAMA, Lord, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, SAMURAI, samurai, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, KAKASHI, scarecrow, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, OHINASAMA, wife, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, JIZO, protector, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, JIZO, protector, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, JIZO, protector, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, JIRAFU, Yellow Giraffe, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, SHINPU, the bride, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, OBAASAN, worker, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, OHIMESAMA, Princess, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, SHINSENGUMI, Shinsen gumi, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, WAKAMONO, young man, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, ZO, Gray elephant, made in Japan
japanese okiagari doll, TORA, Yellow tiger, made in Japan