Karakuri ningyō
March 6th, 2008
“Karakuri ningyō … are mechanized puppets or automata from Japan from the 18th century to 19th century. The word ‘karakuri’ means a “mechanical device to tease, trick, or take a person by surprise”. It implies hidden magic, or an element of mystery. In Japanese ningyō is written as two separate characters, meaning person and shape. It may be translated as puppet, but also by doll or effigy.[1] The dolls’ gestures provided a form of entertainment.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karakuri_ningyo
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