The simple pigeon whistle that brings happiness

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Thecharmingpaintedclaydolls,madewithShigarakiclay,featuresimple,rustictextures,andareavailableinformslike"Pigeonwhistles,""Dairibina,"and"Etodolls,"amongothers,depictingthedailylifeoftheTsugaruregioncapturingthefolkcustomsandcharmsofthisareaTheseexpressivedollsmakeperfectsouvenirs,andthesoft"hoohoo"soundofthepigeonwhistlesoffersapeacefulandsoothingmoment