2012/01/09

Tea-seving doll -Karakuri-

Who makes and serves a nice cup of tea for you? Have you ever thought that a doll would do for you?

I am not talking about contemporary robot or so. Tea-serving karakuri doll (mechanical doll) was already invented in 18th century. Nowadays, we cannot see those dolls very often, but imagine that a doll would serve tea! Sounds really interesting and exciting, doesn’t it?

Tea-seving Karakuri doll
You can see how it moves and serves. Check it out!

*KARAKURI doll

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