Kokeshi Doll Small
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:
S-A 15 cm / 6 inches Togatta style. Signed by Sato Ryoko. Distinctive hairstyle with a bun on the top. Black paint on the back head faded.
S-B 15 cm / 6 inches Yamagata style. Signed by Kobayashi Kotaro. Floral decoration on the body faded.
S-C 15 cm / 6 inches. Tsuchiyu style. Signed by Watanabe Hitoshi. Excellent condition.
S-D 15 cm / 6 inches Hijiori style. Signed by Suzuki Seiichi. Excellent condition.
S-E 12 cm / 4.7 inches Hijiori style. Signed by Sato Junosuke. Excellent condition.
S-F 15 cm / 6 inches Sakunami style. Signed by Suzuki Shoji. A smudge mark on the front base. Faded paint on the left head.
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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.
