6 charming paper doll youngsters, each with 5–6 1920s outfits plus accessories: riding togs, bunny robe, overalls, pony, parrot, sailboat, more.

2 dolls, 32 authentic costumes worn in Provence, Bordeaux, Brittany, other French regions. Embroidered shirts and bodices, pleated knee pants, quaint headdresses and footwear.

32 outfits plus colorful headgear for 2 adorable youngsters. Traditional folk costumes from Bavaria, the Black Forest region, the Harz Mountains, Frisia, Mittenwald, other areas. Lederhosen, dirndls, embroidered jackets, more.

Entertaining collection of traditional garments as well as modern Western attire for a Japanese family of four includes brightly colored kimonos plus other apparel with classic shawl collars, flowing lines, and wide sashes. Nontraditional clothing includes Western style dresses for the young daughter and trousers, sweaters and shorts for the son. Paper lanterns, fans, books, handbags, hair ornaments and other accessories complement wardrobes in a collection that will appeal to paper doll fans and anyone interested in contemporary Japanese apparel. 73 stickers.

Genteel turn-of-the-century family very popular then and now. 24 paper dolls, 16 plates in full color.

Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history. Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces, in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theater distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected art forms, as well as childhood playthings. Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll is the most comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls and figurines published in English. The book focuses on the many types of Japanese dolls: gosho: palace dolls hina: Girl's Day dolls musha: warrior dolls for the Boy's Day Festival isho: fashion dolls The principal forms of the dolls and their history, stylistic development, cultural context, and economic imperatives are discussed against the backdrop of Edo-period society and popular culture. Beautifully detailed color photographs of ningyo drawn from private collections, many of which are published here for the first time, as well as images of related materials selected from celebrated museums and temple collections, such as folding screens, woodblock prints, sculpture, painting ceramics, and textiles, help place the dolls in context. Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll is a fascinating book for anyone interested in Asian doll art and doll collecting.

With this Japanese book for children, your whole family can experience the wonder and excitement that these well-loved tales bring to story time or bedtime reading. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by mischievous monkeys, a dragon king and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from folklore passed down from generation to generation, the ten enchanting stories collected in this Japanese children's book have been lovingly retold for today's readers. Vibrantly illustrated in full color and packed with thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and valuable lessons, they're sure to become story time favorites and serve as an introduction to Japanese culture. Included are some of Japan's classic folktales: The Spider Weaver Little One-Inch The Badger and the Magic Fan Mr. Lucky Straw Why the Jellyfish Has No Bones The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom The Crab and the Monkey The Ogre and the Rooster The Rabbit Who Crossed the Sea The Grateful Statues Readers of any age and background will find much to love and return to time & again in Little One-Inch And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories.