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The art of karakuri puppets began in the Edo period, an era when Japan was flourishing under the shogunate's strict, isolated policies. These weren't your average puppets; they were intricate mechanical devices made from wood and equipped with a series of gears and springs hidden beneath their beautifully lacquered exteriors. The magic of karakuri lies in their ability to perform complex, lifelike motions without any apparent source of power. One of the most famous types was the tea-serving pupp
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Karakuri dolls, or Karakuri ningyō, are traditional Japanese automata dating back to the 17th century, blending artistry with mechanical engineering. These dolls were designed to perform specific tasks or entertain, like serving tea, firing arrows, or writing calligraphy—all powered by hidden gears, springs, and pulleys without electricity. Japan’s last Karakuri doll master, Tamaya Shobei IX, is a ninth-generation artisan preserving the 300-year-old tradition of mechanical puppets. He recreates
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