Kokeshi Doll Individual Style
Japanese wooden Kokeshi dolls in various vintage condition.
They would be perfect to decorate your home, to protect you and the family as talisman, or even to make them your imaginary friend.
Each doll is one-off, and lovingly hand crafted by craftsman based in the northeastern region in Japan.
*Please note that this listing is for pre-owned items. Each doll can have small areas of wear, chips, or colour fading. Feel free to request us for further details or close-up images.
Sold individually. Price is for single doll only. Choose the one you like from the pull-down menu.
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Size and description:
Modern Girl 30cm / 12 inches
Sosaku (individual) style.
An unusual doll in many respects, its flat head, elongated neck, curving waist, and sleek body evoke the elegance of mid-century sculpture. Fine details—such as the eyelashes, lace collar, and silver necklace—enhance its appeal. The acrylic base was likely added later. It was most probably made by Senshukai, a Japanese company founded in 1955 that designed and distributed a series of contemporary-style Kokeshi dolls and other decorative wooden toys.
A very slight lean from the centre.
There are tiny, dot-like spots where the paint has chipped off on the back body and head.
Green Acorn 12 cm / 5 inches
Sosaku (individual) style
Lovely mini doll in green. Stamp on the base reads Masami. A mark on the hat, see the close up image.
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★About Kokeshi Dolls
Here is an excerpt form our blog article.
Kokeshi dolls are one of Japan’s most beloved icons of folk art, yet their origins are relatively recent. They arguably first appeared in the early 19th century and have been crafted almost exclusively in the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan.These simple wooden figures became popular keepsakes, symbolizing good health, fertility, and fortune, especially as protectors of children.
Most Kokeshi dolls are painted red, a color believed to ward off diseases like smallpox. The designs vary based on the producing area and are painted either freehand or with horizontal line-drawing on a lathe.
Local hardwood varieties, such as Dogwood, Painted Maple, Macropoda Holly, Japanese Pagoda Tree are used after a drying process. Read more on our blog article.
