{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-folk-horse-black-with-tassles","title":"Vintage Japanese folk horse - Chagu Chagu Umakko - Black with tassles","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a lovely vintage Mingei (folk art) Horse decoration or Toy from Morioka, in Northern Honshu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival started roughly 200 years ago so that farmers could give their horses a day off after the rigors of rice-planting and so they could pray for their health at the shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand made from wood, decorated in black and bright primary coloured lacquer. This one has lovely woven ribbons and decorations and a bell under the mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Chagu Chagu derives from the sound that the bells make when the horses move during the festival.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are very similar in design to Miharu Goma from Fukushima Prefecture, but more brightly coloured and decorated with more tassles and bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Moriaka, Iwate Prefecture, Northern Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12cm long x 17.5cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54901732081969,"sku":"KH0057c","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Vintage_Japanese_Folk_Horse_Goma-1.jpg?v=1783748155","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-folk-horse-black-with-tassles","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}