{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-folk-toy-horse-chagu-chagu-umakko-white","title":"Vintage Japanese Folk Toy Horse - Chagu Chagu Umakko - White","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\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\u003eHand made from wood, decorated in bright primary coloured lacquer. The Hair is made from hemp strands. This one has lovely woven ribbons and decorations.\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\u003eIn good vintage condition, with some wear to the paint and one small chip to the ear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Moriaka, Iwate Prefecture, Northern Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14cm long x 5cm wide x 20cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56380680634673,"sku":"KHB025A","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Vintage_Japanese_White_Miharu_folk_horse-3.jpg?v=1789818326","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-folk-toy-horse-chagu-chagu-umakko-white","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}