Rachel... so nice to see you with Alan... Yes, I do have his big wonderful book... I only have 6 Vintage Ichimatsu dolls, but I really love them so much! I was also able to buy, directly from Japan, one of the dolls attributed to the maker Ota Takuhisa who made some of the Friendship dolls.
Hi, Rachel! Hi, Alen! I have an ichimatsu doll that is a bit of a mystery. I am totally blind so I’m not sure how helpful my description will be, but I will try my best. He is an infant. I can tell by the bend in his legs that is typical of baby dolls. He has a human or synthetic hair wig that is cut exactly the same all the way around the head. I love his hair ! It is so lush and thick and I could run my fingers through it all day if I wasn’t worried about damaging it. Lol! He has inset glass eyes. He has a round inquisitive looking face with a slightly open mouth and A philtrum in the top lip. He has these super defined large ears. And because his hair is cut above them, they look even larger. LOL! He is 17 inches long when in the lying down position. His arms, legs, and head are movable. His legs and arms can go back-and-forth, and his head can turn from side to side. He is made of composition I believe and I think he is hollow on the inside. He isn’t very heavy. His hands aren’t very defined, but there are suggestions of individual fingers, and a completely separate thumb. He almost looks like he is wearing permanent boxing gloves or some thing. His toes are the same except there is no separation in between the toes. He is in some sort of kimono with an Obi that is tied in the back. The front part of the OB is very wide with some sort of cardboard insert to make it stiff. Behind it to my surprise, I discovered a mute crier. I don’t think the kimono can be removed because of the way that OB is structured. Also, I believe the inner kimono is sewn or glued onto him and isn’t going anywhere. I can’t give you colors or embroidery or anything of that sort. I did and Unboxing video of him on my channel. If you can get any more information from there, the video is called “unboxing my one and only composition doll“. Just search for my channel name and you should find it. Thanks so much for making these very informative videos about these very amazing and special dolls. I am honored to have this young man in my home even if he isn’t the greatest quality. He still has this… I don’t know. This is going to sound very strange. He still has this presents about him. I guess it’s because of how old he is and how many families and hands and lives he passed through. Anyways, I am going to hush. I have only had him for three days and I already feel this close to him. Is that strange?
Hello! I already fell inlove with ichimatsu dolls!You can see one in my profile😆😅 I really want to know the maker of my ichimatsu doll her name is "Kagome" The seller said And thank you guys for sharing,i know this was 2 years ago, i hope people can find your amazing channel!! edit:I love this, very informative!
Finally!! Some one else who's loving Japanese Dolls, i have 45 of 'em. Mixed ages and silk face and Gofun too.
Rachel... so nice to see you with Alan... Yes, I do have his big wonderful book... I only have 6 Vintage Ichimatsu dolls, but I really love them so much! I was also able to buy, directly from Japan, one of the dolls attributed to the maker Ota Takuhisa who made some of the Friendship dolls.
Beautiful doll ❤
They are awesome 😍
I love this video. Very informative and deserves million likes ❤️
Wow, thank you!
アレンさんのお宅フロリダなんですね！
日本の古材を上手に使ったとてもセンスの良いお宅ですね。
古い日本の箪笥や梁、明り取りの障子風照明など、
素晴らしい設えだと思います。
日本にお住まいなのかと思いました。
着物のこともきちんとご存知で、こうした方に愛されているこの子達は幸せですね。
これからも大事にしてください。
Hi, Rachel! Hi, Alen! I have an ichimatsu doll that is a bit of a mystery. I am totally blind so I’m not sure how helpful my description will be, but I will try my best. He is an infant. I can tell by the bend in his legs that is typical of baby dolls. He has a human or synthetic hair wig that is cut exactly the same all the way around the head. I love his hair ! It is so lush and thick and I could run my fingers through it all day if I wasn’t worried about damaging it. Lol! He has inset glass eyes. He has a round inquisitive looking face with a slightly open mouth and A philtrum in the top lip. He has these super defined large ears. And because his hair is cut above them, they look even larger. LOL! He is 17 inches long when in the lying down position. His arms, legs, and head are movable. His legs and arms can go back-and-forth, and his head can turn from side to side. He is made of composition I believe and I think he is hollow on the inside. He isn’t very heavy. His hands aren’t very defined, but there are suggestions of individual fingers, and a completely separate thumb. He almost looks like he is wearing permanent boxing gloves or some thing. His toes are the same except there is no separation in between the toes.
He is in some sort of kimono with an Obi that is tied in the back. The front part of the OB is very wide with some sort of cardboard insert to make it stiff. Behind it to my surprise, I discovered a mute crier. I don’t think the kimono can be removed because of the way that OB is structured. Also, I believe the inner kimono is sewn or glued onto him and isn’t going anywhere. I can’t give you colors or embroidery or anything of that sort. I did and Unboxing video of him on my channel. If you can get any more information from there, the video is called “unboxing my one and only composition doll“. Just search for my channel name and you should find it. Thanks so much for making these very informative videos about these very amazing and special dolls. I am honored to have this young man in my home even if he isn’t the greatest quality. He still has this… I don’t know. This is going to sound very strange. He still has this presents about him. I guess it’s because of how old he is and how many families and hands and lives he passed through. Anyways, I am going to hush. I have only had him for three days and I already feel this close to him. Is that strange?
Hello! I already fell inlove with ichimatsu dolls!You can see one in my profile😆😅
I really want to know the maker of my ichimatsu doll her name is "Kagome" The seller said
And thank you guys for sharing,i know this was 2 years ago, i hope people can find your amazing channel!!
edit:I love this, very informative!
Be sure to look up Alan Scott Pate on UA-cam, he’s amazing!
Beautiful dolls! Did they make any female dolls?
Yay I see the girl :)
Help! Need to know where to ask about a doll. Ty
i have ichimatsu but i dont know who is the maker
They are awesome dolls to collect!
I cant share picts of my doll here i need to show you 😔
Rachel Hoffman sure they are
I have one too, and I also wonder who was the maker of the doll...
And may I ask, what does your ichimatsu doll look like?
Yeah! Me too:(i want to know who is
Lol plowing the field
Alan is so funny!