Arima doll-brush is a traditional craftwork handed down in Arima-cho, Hyogo Pref. A pleasant gimmick is made in this writing brush. Colorful silk thread is wound all around the brush-holder, creating beautiful geometric patterns. If you stand it up to write something, a lovely miniature doll will come out of the brush-holder, and it will retract into the holder when you lay it down. This is a very unique gimmick that can’t be found anywhere else in the country. This writing brush is highly popular as a souvenir of Arima Hot Springs. It is so popular that orders are placed even from a long distance. At Expo in 1970, Arima doll-brushes were exhibited in the Folk Craft Pavilion, where it received high acclaim and won a prize. Presently Arima doll-brushes are made only at Haifuki-ya Nishida Brush Shop. It is a precious craft product.