Odai-ningyo” is a doll made of paulownia wood with a Gosho doll on top.(odainingyo)
doll clothed in imperial palace grounds, esp. in Kyoto and Sapporo
A wooden (often paulownia) stand is topped with a one-foot-tall (approximately 30 cm) Gosho doll, which is surrounded by artificial plants and animals. These special palace dolls are given to children of the Imperial Family by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress for their healthy growth on festive occasions such as their first visit to the palace or their first festive New Year’s Day. The subjects of these dolls are often derived from auspicious tales and songs, and they express elegance and brightness appropriate for festive occasions.
