Nov. 22, 2010, 8:16 AM EST / Source: GlobeNewswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super Rad (OTCBB:FBCD) is excited to announce plans to expand The Ningyo Project. Besides ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FBC Holdings (OTCBB:FBCD), soon to become Super Rad Industries, is pleased to announce plans to expand The Ningyo Project. Besides producing ...

Gosho Ningyo (court dolls) were constructed from dense paulownia wood (kiri), and coated with multiple layers of gofun, a white pigment made from pulverized oyster shells and glue.

Another type of doll that survives to date is the ‘Gosho Ningyo’ or the palace doll. These dolls, traditionally carved of wood and enamelled, ...

It is quite common to hear nowadays that kids are spoilt and overindulged. Things were certainly different in the past -- or were they?

D eep love for Ningyo dolls is a major aspect of Japanese culture. The culture of dolls bloomed in the 17th Century and became a part of every facet of the society. Amagatsu dolls were used as ...

The Gosho Ningyo, fashioned as plump baby boys, were used as gifts during celebrations. Even the common people loved dolls, they were made of inexpensive materials. The folk dolls were colourful and ...

These comprise several types’ names Gosho, Saga, and Nara but what captures the attention the most are the Isho Ningyo with extravagant costumes made with hand-woven fabrics with finer details.