About Kokeshi:
Kokeshi (ã“ã‘ã— kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from Tohoku-northern Japan. They are handmade from wood which are Mizuki or Kaede in Japanese, suit for making dolls.
Kokeshi have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has their special hand-painted design, and covered with a layer of wax.
One characteristic of Creative Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs, and is formed by the free and unrestrained imagination of an individual artist.
- Place of Origin: Japan (Gunma) / Material: Natural wood (mizuki)
- Size: W2.95inch x H5.71inch / *Painting is done by hand by craftsmen one by one. Please note that there are individual differences in expression and coloring.
- Each piece is hand-painted by a craftsman, and features a lovable expression. This unique kokeshi doll wears a white kimono, so the colors of the painted plum blossoms stand out.
- The box with the title marked on it makes it easy to store kokeshi dolls and is useful as a gift for people overseas or for important people.
- These creative kokeshi dolls have been produced in Gunma Prefecture since 1950. This kokeshi doll by Usaburo is a representative of Gunma's creative kokeshi dolls. The unique and cute design is inspired by the image of Japanese festival men, "Happi coat and twisted headband". It is recommended as a souvenir for people overseas.
- Place of Origin: Japan (Gunma) / Material: Natural wood (mizuki)
- Size: W2.95inch x H5.71inch / *Painting is done by hand by craftsmen one by one. Please note that there are individual differences in expression and coloring.
- Each piece is hand-painted by a craftsman, and features a lovable expression. This unique kokeshi doll wears a white kimono, so the colors of the painted plum blossoms stand out.
- The box with the title marked on it makes it easy to store kokeshi dolls and is useful as a gift for people overseas or for important people.
- These creative kokeshi dolls have been produced in Gunma Prefecture since 1950. This kokeshi doll by Usaburo is a representative of Gunma's creative kokeshi dolls. The unique and cute design is inspired by the image of Japanese festival men, "Happi coat and twisted headband". It is recommended as a souvenir for people overseas.
