{"product_id":"cb273-taiko-dorei-clay-bell-from-kokura-小倉","title":"CB273 - Taiko Dorei Clay Bell from Kokura 小倉","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming Taiko-suzu (太鼓鈴) dorei clay bell from Kokura (小倉) captures the playful simplicity and rustic warmth of traditional Japanese folk crafts. Shaped like a miniature taiko drum, the bell features a vivid red body with hand-painted black accents and softly worn surfaces that reflect its handmade character and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in present-day Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kokura has long been an important cultural and commercial gateway between Honshu and Kyushu. Historically known as a castle town centered around Kokura Castle, the area developed a rich tradition of regional crafts, festival culture, and shrine-related folk objects. Souvenir bells and clay toys from Kokura often carry the nostalgic atmosphere of local matsuri celebrations and traditional everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, taiko drums are closely associated with festivals, shrine rituals, and celebratory performances, their resonant rhythms believed to ward off misfortune and invite positive energy. Miniature drum-shaped bells such as this combine those auspicious meanings with the gentle sound of a traditional dorei clay bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earthy texture, uneven hand-painted finish, and natural wear give this piece an authentic mingei (folk craft) character, making it a wonderful display object or addition to a collection of Japanese folk toys and shrine souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 3 x 3 x 3cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57361270309195,"sku":"CB273","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_ad401aa1-603f-4878-8116-d888ed8b897e.jpg?v=1779110871","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/cb273-taiko-dorei-clay-bell-from-kokura-%e5%b0%8f%e5%80%89","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}