Junko Narita’s Baku showcases the ningyo master artisan at the height of her practice. Named for the mythical Japanese creature believed to devour nightmares, Baku depicts a small child holding a lotus and riding atop an ornate interpretation of the creature embroidered with colorful symbols and adorned with gold. The beauty and intricacy of Narita’s work—which incorporates antique textiles and jewelry made of gold and silver, coral, jade, and crystal—reimagines the traditional medium of ningyo for the contemporary era.