A charming pair of vintage Japanese Mayu Ningyō (cocoon dolls), each handcrafted from real silkworm cocoons with delicately painted wooden faces peeking through. These miniature figures — just 3 cm high — embody the quiet beauty and whimsy of mid-century Japanese folk art.
Traditionally, cocoon dolls symbolised transformation and protection, their natural forms echoing the gentle rhythms of the forest. Lovely displayed together or nestled among your smallest curiosities.
Origin: Japan
Material: Silkworm cocoons, wood
Height: 3 cm each
Era: Mid-century (c. 1960s–1970s)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and materials.
A charming pair of vintage Japanese Mayu Ningyō (cocoon dolls), each handcrafted from real silkworm cocoons with delicately painted wooden faces peeking through. These miniature figures — just 3 cm high — embody the quiet beauty and whimsy of mid-century Japanese folk art.
Traditionally, cocoon dolls symbolised transformation and protection, their natural forms echoing the gentle rhythms of the forest. Lovely displayed together or nestled among your smallest curiosities.
Origin: Japan
Material: Silkworm cocoons, wood
Height: 3 cm each
Era: Mid-century (c. 1960s–1970s)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and materials.
