About Momiji Dolls Gifts

Momiji Random Dolls are a type of friendship doll. If you turn them upside down and look inside of them you will you will find a blank Momiji card to write your own personal message on them. All of the most recent Momiji Dolls come in a noodle style gift box and also include a free badge and a sticker. The older style dolls come in their own vinyl and card pouch that are tied with a ribbon, they make cool and unusual gifts for all occasions.

The Momiji Doll is a rand of Collectible. They are finely hand painted dolls that are inspired by a Asian style and a contemporary illustration. The dolls are a form of traditional Japanese Kokeshi Dolls. Each one of the Momiji Dolls has a small space in the base to hide a secret message on a blank piece of folded card which is included inside of the doll.

Momiji Dolls were originally inspired in 2005 by a kind of traditional folk art in Northern Japan that was called Kokeshi. The dolls were carved from spare pieces of wood that are about 3 inches long and also hand painted. They were usually made by farmers. The dolls would typically consist of a head and elongated torso which would represent the body and legs in its own single place.

Momiji Dolls are different to the traditional Kokeshi dolls in the way that they are made from resin and also contain the small space in the base. Momiji dolls are often designed by fresh new up and coming designers that are known for their work with the colleges and art schools that are worldwide.

Momiji Dolls, also known as Momiji Friendship Dolls, are typically given to others to show friendship and love.

Artforum Limited says: Giving small gifts is part of the culture of Japan and is known as omiyage.  In modern times, they have been given as presents for Christmas. The space in the base is often used to pass secret messages between friends.