{"title":"KOKESHI","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎎 \u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"324\"\u003eAdopt your Kokeshi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"364\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eEach doll is a soul carved in the heart of traditional Japan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKokeshi, traditional Japanese wooden dolls\u003c\/strong\u003e, are a concentrate of elegance and \u003cstrong\u003ecraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Tohoku region. 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This piece is a beautiful illustration of it: simple, luminous, and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e🧑🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eThe artisan: Kobayashi Shōzō (小林昭三)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eBorn in 1942, Kobayashi Shōzō is the son of wood sculptor \u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eKobayashi Zensaku\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work he observed from childhood. A graduate of Waseda University, he pursued an initial career in journalism while continuing to create kokeshi for collectors. 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This bright model combines light wood, yellow paint and colorful patterns in the pure spirit of Naruko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"645\" class=\"\"\u003e 📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Miyagi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"707\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naruko-kei (鳴子系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahashi Seigō (高橋誠剛)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-turned and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1065\" class=\"\"\u003e 🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e A pretty little Naruko Kokeshi in flamboyant colors. Compact, bright, and full of vivacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50455821812051,"sku":"K08","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/Jolie-poupee-kokeshi-vintage-de-style-Naruko.png?v=1741106378"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-style-sosaku-bambou-sato-masuo-18cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – creative Sosaku style bamboo – signed Sato Masuo – 18 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"742\" class=\"\"\u003eBeautiful kokeshi doll in \u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"434\"\u003ethe Sōsaku (創作こけし)\u003c\/strong\u003e style, hand-carved and hand-painted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eSato Masuo (佐藤桝男)\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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The face is particularly expressive, in a sober and refined style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"769\" class=\"\"\u003e 📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"809\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sōsaku (創作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sato Masuo (佐藤桝男)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-turned and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1180\" class=\"\"\u003e 🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e Small and classy with its bamboo leaf patterns and its body sculpted in a plant spirit. 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We particularly love its very gentle expression, its beautiful colored stripes, and the \"squeak\" of its turning head!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50978814001491,"sku":"K29","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-tsuchiyu-tokunaga-face-rayures.jpg?v=1747231274"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-daruma-porte-bonheur-signee","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Daruma style lucky charm – signed – 9 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e This handcrafted kokeshi represents a \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eDaruma\u003c\/strong\u003e , a Japanese symbol of perseverance and success, often given to encourage a wish or project. 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She is known for her meticulous paintings and her respect for the traditions of the Togatta style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003e♂️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eRight Kokeshi – Yamagata Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003cem data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eKobayashi Seijirō\u003c\/em\u003e (小林清次郎)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e : Yamagata (山形系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Yamagata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1423\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e : Engraved on the base with the artisan's name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e :\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1569\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eBody adorned with large stylized red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003eConcentric red bands at the neck and base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1626\"\u003eBlack chignon hairstyle with red flowers around, typical of the Yamagata style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003eAbout the artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003cbr data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eBorn in 1918 and passed away in 2015, Kobayashi Seijirō was trained by his father, Kobayashi Kichisaburō, in the founding lineage of the Yamagata style. He is recognized for his faithful reproductions of ancient kokeshi and his influence on the evolution of the Yamagata\/Sakunami style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003eGeneral Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Turned and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2055\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Good vintage condition, with a natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2076\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1970s-1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eThis pair of kokeshi offers a beautiful representation of two distinct regional styles. Ogasawara Nobuko's piece captivates with its elegant sobriety, while Kobayashi Seijirō's charms with its expressive floral motifs. A harmonious duo of small kokeshi for lovers of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51145172058451,"sku":"K3536","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kogedo-kokeshi-togatta-sakunami-face.jpg?v=1749293601"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-souvenir-nikko-cascade-22cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – omiyage style – Nikkô souvenir – 22 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eThis handcrafted kokeshi is a fine example of an \u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eomiyage\u003c\/strong\u003e (お土産 – souvenir) doll typical of the 1950s to 1970s. It comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eNikkō\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iconic Japanese city renowned for its UNESCO-listed shrines and spectacular landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e🧕 \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eUnique Kokeshi – Omiyage Style (Handcrafted Souvenir)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eStyle: Kokeshi souvenir (omiyage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eOrigin: Nikkō, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eHeight: 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eSignature: Stamped under the base (unidentifiable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eHead: \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eFully mobile on its axis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare and playful feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eHand-painted body with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"782\"\u003ewaterfall landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, evoking the natural falls of the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eExpressive face with black locks and floral decoration on the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"967\"\u003ePartially raw wood with bark, adding a natural and rustic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eAbout Omiyage Kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo-called \"omiyage\" kokeshi were widely produced between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e1950 and 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e, a period when Japanese domestic tourism was booming. These dolls were sold in iconic locations as souvenirs, often depicting local landscapes. Here, the painted waterfall recalls the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eKegon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eRyūzu\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eYutaki\u003c\/strong\u003e falls, highly visited natural wonders of Nikkō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eGeneral characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with natural patina and some signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eEstimated period: 1960s-1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis kokeshi with a mobile head is a charming piece that evokes both the gentleness of popular craftsmanship and the beauty of Japanese landscapes. Its waterfall decor gives it strong regional value, making it an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eauthentic souvenir of Shōwa-era Nikkō\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51230889902419,"sku":"K26","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-nikko-face.jpg?v=1750424134"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-naruko-signee-honda-isao-22-cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Naruko style – Signed Honda Isao – 22 cm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Naruko Onsen (Miyagi Prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"859\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naruko-kei (鳴子系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"957\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honda Isao (本田功)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"992\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition (some light signs of age)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eThis traditional Japanese kokeshi is the work of \u003cstrong data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eHonda Isao (本田功)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a master craftsman of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eNaruko-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style, from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eNaruko Onsen\u003c\/strong\u003e region in Miyagi Prefecture. The Naruko style, one of the most emblematic among dentō kokeshi (伝統こけし), is known for its linear elegance, vibrant floral patterns, and meticulous finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"557\"\u003eThis piece, handmade and painted with great precision, perfectly represents the classic aesthetic of the Naruko school: central hairstyle, expressive face, and stylized red floral decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eA beautiful example of the Naruko style. We particularly like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003ethe originality of its expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003ecarefully drawn facial features\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lively gaze, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003ered cheeks full of character\u003c\/strong\u003e. The famous \"squeak\" sound emitted when its head is turned is particularly successful!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51299818307923,"sku":"K10","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-naruko-honda-isao-face.jpg?v=1751279433"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-daruma-expressif-signee-9-cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Expressive \"Nezizi\" Daruma in Painted Wood – Signed – 9 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Tokyo Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kokeshi Daruma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unidentified (kanji signature visible under the base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition (some minor age-related marks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eartisan kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the traditional figure of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eDaruma\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese symbol of \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eperseverance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eresilience\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eluck\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sculpted and \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"431\"\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stands out with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"484\"\u003efocused expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"508\"\u003ethick eyebrows\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"537\"\u003edynamic lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eantique pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eThe base is \u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"615\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esigned in kanji\u003c\/strong\u003e, testifying to its creation by an \u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eartisan\u003c\/strong\u003e, although their name remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eunidentified\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eThis type of Daruma was often \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"768\"\u003egiven at the beginning of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e or when starting a project, as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"831\"\u003emotivation talisman\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eDaruma full of character\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eintense face\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003estrong presence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eKogechan\u003c\/strong\u003e, our mischievous tanuki, immediately said that \u003cem data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\"the nose reminded him of a very personal memory of perseverance...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eWe didn't dare ask for more details.\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eOh? Were you thinking of something else?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51448287723859,"sku":"K20","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-daruma-bois-signe-japon-ancien-face-kogedo.jpg?v=1753111042"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-naruko-ginzan-oshin-momoru-izu-25cm","title":"Rare Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Naruko, Ginzan Oshin Style – Signed Momoru Izu 伊豆守 – 25 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1194\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata), found in Aichi Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Kokeshi – Naruko (Ginzan-kei sub-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1360\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mamoru Izu (伊豆守)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1423\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s (Shōwa era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eThis elegant handcrafted Dento kokeshi is the work of \u003cstrong data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eMamoru Izu (伊豆守)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a member of the renowned artisan family from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eYamagata\u003c\/strong\u003e region, particularly active around \u003cstrong data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eGinzan Onsen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a picturesque hot spring resort. Inheriting the Naruko style, Mamoru Izu has given it a personal and local expression, recognizable by the delicate face and generously painted flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eThis Naruko sub-style is sometimes referred to by collectors as \u003cstrong data-end=\"797\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\"Oshin Kokeshi\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, in reference to the famous Japanese drama \u003cem data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eOshin\u003c\/em\u003e (1980s), whose rural and touching aesthetic evokes the same era and regions of Tohoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eOur opinion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003erare and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokeshi style from the Izu 伊 family. Very elegant and with a lot of style!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51486145249619,"sku":"K17","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-naruko-ginzan-mamoru-izu-face.jpg?v=1753708016"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-traditionnelle-style-yamagata-sakunami-par-sakabe-masahiro","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Yamagata Sakunami style by Sakabe Masahiro - 25 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Yonezawa (Yamagata Prefecture), discovered in Tokyo Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Kokeshi – \u003cstrong data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"811\"\u003eYamagata Sakunami\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sakabe Masahiro (坂部正弘)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"878\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1980s (Shōwa era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"919\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"967\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition, wood slightly cracked on the top of the head (visible in photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eThis elegant handcrafted kokeshi is the work of Sakabe Masahiro (坂部正弘), an artisan from the Yamagata region who comes from a long line of woodcarvers. Son of master Masatsugu Sakabe, he inherited a style rooted in the tradition of Yonezawa, while adding a refined personal touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"488\"\u003eWith its hand-painted red floral motifs and delicately drawn face, this piece embodies the \u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"601\"\u003eYamagata Sakunami\u003c\/strong\u003e style, recognizable by its understated simplicity and slender silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eA beautiful example of a sober and elegant Yamagata Sakunami kokeshi. Its very peaceful gaze has something captivating and meditative about it. It is ideal for starting or enriching a collection of antique Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51494653985107,"sku":"K28","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-yamagata-sakunami-sakabe-masahiro-face.jpg?v=1753792695"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-nakanosawa-fleurs-rouges-iwamoto-yoshizo-21cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Nakanosawa style red flowers – signed Iwamoto Yoshizō – 21 cm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003eThis rare artisanal kokeshi doll is the work of \u003cstrong\u003eIwamoto Yoshizō (岩本 芳蔵)\u003c\/strong\u003e, master of the Nakanosawa school and son of Iwamoto Zenkichi, who founded this style in the 1920s. It was handmade in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003eBorn in 1901, Yoshizō began making kokeshi dolls around 1935, following in his father's footsteps. He developed a style unique to the \u003cstrong\u003eNakanosawa\u003c\/strong\u003e school, characterized by firm lines and a sober yet elegant aesthetic. He passed away in 1972, leaving behind a body of work marked by great stylistic coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"2086\" data-section-id=\"1p2p7sq\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2172\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Inawashiro region (Fukushima)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2225\" data-start=\"2175\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2187\" data-start=\"2175\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa 1940s-60s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2228\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakanosawa-kei (中ノ沢系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2266\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iwamoto Yoshizō (岩本 芳蔵, 1901–1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2319\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2333\" data-start=\"2319\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2380\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2423\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2401\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition, a chip in the wood on the back (see photos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2454\" data-start=\"2430\" data-section-id=\"68uzhv\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2452\" data-start=\"2436\"\u003eOur Opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003eThis kokeshi by master Iwamoto perfectly embodies the elegance and originality of the Nakanosawa style. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2198\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003eslight tilt of its head\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a touch of expressiveness and uniqueness. We always adore the wide eyes and open nostrils of the Nakanosawa dolls! Perfect for collectors of authentic kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496826634579,"sku":"K15","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-nakanosawa-iwamoto-yoshizo-fleur-rouge-face.jpg?v=1753811360"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-tsuchiyu-camelia-sato-yoshiki-24-cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Tsugaru Camellia style - signed Sato Yoshiki (佐藤佳樹) - 24 cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Hirosaki (Aomori Prefecture), discovered in Aichi Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late Showa, early Heisei (circa 1980s–2000s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsugaru-kei (津軽系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sato Yoshiki (佐藤佳樹, 1953–2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThis handcrafted kokeshi is the work of \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eSato Yoshiki (佐藤佳樹)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a master kijiya of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eTsugaru-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e school, son of \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eSato Zenji (佐藤善二)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the greatest names in this tradition. He practiced in the city of Hirosaki, in the north of Aomori Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eBorn in 1953, Yoshiki began turning wood in his father's workshop in 1978. He developed an expressive style, marked by large floral motifs and round faces with clear lines, in the continuity of his father's work. He passed away in 2007, leaving behind a vibrant, joyful body of work perfectly representative of the Tsugaru school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThis large kokeshi by Yoshiki captivates with the harmony of its colors and the beauty of its camellia motif. The Tsugaru touch is immediately recognizable: dynamic lines, a slender silhouette, and that soft face with an enigmatic expression. An ideal piece for a collection or as a gift!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51501204701523,"sku":"K14","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kogeshi-tsugaru-sato-yoshiki-face.jpg?v=1753862865"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-shingata-signee-kiyohara-takao-36cm","title":"Large Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Shingata Style – Signed Kiyohara Takao 清原たかを – 36 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ma6v4z\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kokeshi Shingata (新型)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 清原たかを (Kiyohara Takao)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Yamagata Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa period (1960-1970)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted, varnished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: black calligraphy under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: good condition with slight age-related patina, some signs of wear and patina (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"669\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eThis large kokeshi doll features a long, cylindrical body adorned with large, hand-painted red camellia flowers, enhanced with elegant black leaves, all finished with a dark, very modern varnish.\u003cbr data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"584\"\u003eThe minimalist and gentle face embodies the serenity characteristic of Japanese kokeshi, and the modernity of the shingata style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"680\"\u003eAbout the artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eKiyohara Takao (清原たかを) is one of the great names in 20th-century kokeshi. Born in 1916, he dedicated his life to the art of woodturning and painting.\u003cbr data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"863\"\u003eKnown for his original and refined creations, mainly in the shingata 新型 style, he won several awards in kokeshi competitions in Japan.\u003cbr data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eHis pieces are now sought after by collectors for their finesse and unique personality.\u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eSpecifics of the Shingata 新型 style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eShingata kokeshi, which appeared after the war, are distinguished by their creative freedom. Unlike traditional regional styles (\u003cem data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003edentō kokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e), they allow for a variety of shapes and patterns, designed to appeal to a wide audience, particularly the Japanese souvenir market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eThis large kokeshi is a typical model by Kiyohara Takao, combining the mastery of an award-winning artisan and the charm of the Shingata style. It is a beautiful example of post-war Japanese craftsmanship, both decorative and steeped in history. It has a very modern style and its patina gives it a lovely head!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51615566922067,"sku":"K86","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/poupee-japonaise-kokeshi-shingata-kiyohara-takao-camelia-36cm-vue-face.jpg?v=1769077936"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-sosaku-creative-tanaka-shigemi-kojo-15cm","title":"Japanese Kokeshi – Sosaku creative plum blossoms by Tanaka Shigemi aka Kojo (田中晃常) - 15 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eYoshioka-machi\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eGunma\u003c\/strong\u003e prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eCreative Kokeshi – Sōsaku\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eKojo Tanaka (田中晃常)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e(\u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eTanaka Shigemi\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 田中重巳)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003ePlum blossoms (ume)\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood (Japanese dogwood \u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003emizuki\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e≈ 15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e: Estimated late Showa early Heisei (1990-2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eRed stamp (hanko)\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ workshop mark under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, slight age-related patina (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eFrom his workshop in \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eYoshioka (Gunma)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eKojo Tanaka (田中晃常)\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted this \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"400\"\u003ecreative kokeshi (sōsaku)\u003c\/strong\u003e of about \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e: a refined body, neatly drawn hair, and a delicate decoration of \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eplum blossoms (ume)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of renewal. The entire piece is \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eturned, painted, and hand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the artisanal spirit that characterizes the \u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eKojo Kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eKojo Tanaka (田中晃常)\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose real name is \u003cstrong\u003eTanaka Shigemi (田中重巳),\u003c\/strong\u003e took over the \u003cstrong\u003efamily workshop created in 1968\u003c\/strong\u003e and highlights 100% manual work and the use of local \u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003emizuki\u003c\/strong\u003e (Japanese dogwood). He has been recognized with several awards: at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2706\"\u003eAll Japan Kokeshi Contest\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2927\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003eModern\/Shingata Kokeshi Contest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eThe stylized petals, the contrast between dark solid areas and light touches, and the softness of the face give this Japanese doll a sober and poetic presence. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"886\"\u003emizuki\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the roundness of the shape and the precision of the patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1765\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eA very \u003cstrong data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003eelegant and modern\u003c\/strong\u003e sōsaku: the plum blossoms and its kimono collar are magnificent and give it a Geisha style that we love. It is an easy piece to place at home, perfect for starting a collection or offering a good luck charm signed \u003cstrong data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eKojo Tanaka\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51632387555667,"sku":"K19","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-sosaku-kojo-tanaka-ume-vue-face-15cm-showa.jpg?v=1755330523"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-yajiro-niiyama-fukuo-25cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Yajirō style - signed Niiyama Fukuo (新山福雄) - 25 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Yajirō (Miyagi Prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa era (estimated 1950s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yajirō-kei (弥治郎系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Niiyama Fukuo (新山福雄, 1922–1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inscribed on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition, slight discoloration on the top of the head, beautiful aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eThis handcrafted kokeshi is the work of Niiyama Fukuo (新山福雄), master kijiya of the Yajirō-kei lineage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eThe eldest son of \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eNiiyama Fukutarō\u003c\/strong\u003e, he learned turning at a very young age in Yajirō village (Miyagi Prefecture) and began producing kokeshi before the war alongside his father. After returning from military service in 1947, he took over the family workshop and participated in the post-war boom of kokeshi, often in collaboration with his brothers. In the 1960s, Fukuo gained the esteem of collectors by \u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eelegantly reinterpreting\u003c\/strong\u003e the models of Fukutarō and Eigorō: broad, gentle faces, elongated temples, carefully drawn colored rings. He passed away in 1987, leaving behind a solid and respected body of work within the Yajirō school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eWe like:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003ered kimono\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, typical and very graphic, combined with the \u003cstrong\u003eJanome\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, these \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003ered and purple rings\u003c\/strong\u003e on the headdress. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003ethree-volume silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003ecinched waist\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly well-executed here. We love her \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003egentle face\u003c\/strong\u003e with elongated temples and an almost \"jaded\" look, a distinctive trait of Fukuo!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51636557807955,"sku":"K18","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-yajiro-niiyama-fukuo-vintage-face-kimono-rouge..jpg?v=1755417412"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-togatta-ume-sato-kesakichi-29cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Tōgatta style plum blossoms - signed Satō Kesakichi (佐藤今朝吉) - 29 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"429\"\u003e📐 Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"458\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Togatta Onsen (Miyagi Prefecture), discovered in Fukushima Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"520\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"530\" data-start=\"520\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa or early Heisei, probably 1980s-1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Togatta-kei (遠刈田系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"612\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Satō Kesakichi (佐藤今朝吉, 1930–1998)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"664\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lathe-turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"736\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"736\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calligraphed on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"783\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"783\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e The artisan: Satō Kesakichi (佐藤今朝吉, 1930–1998)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"937\"\u003eBorn in \u003cstrong data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eTogatta Onsen\u003c\/strong\u003e on March 1, 1930, \u003cstrong data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eSatō Kesakichi\u003c\/strong\u003e was the second son of a geta maker. Drafted in 1943 in Tokyo, he returned at the end of the war and joined the family workshop. In 1953, he trained in turning with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eTakahashi Hirohei\u003c\/strong\u003e, then set up his own lathe at home. It was under the direction of master \u003cstrong data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003eSatō Tomio\u003c\/strong\u003e that he began making \u003cstrong data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003etraditional kokeshi dolls\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003eRather than strictly copying the style of his masters, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003eKesakichi\u003c\/strong\u003e forged a free aesthetic, typical of Togatta souvenirs from the Shōwa era, as perfectly illustrated by this Kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003eHe then passed on his knowledge to his son \u003cstrong data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003eYasuhiro\u003c\/strong\u003e, thus continuing a lineage of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003eWe like:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003emagnificent red plum blossoms (ume)\u003c\/strong\u003e finely hand-drawn: a seasonal motif, delicate, vibrant, and of rare mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1879\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003eradiant \"tegara\" patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e in red around the head, emblematic of the Togatta style, which give a great graphic strength to the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003eThis is undoubtedly \u003cstrong data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003eone of the most beautiful Togatta kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e we have had at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2239\"\u003eKOGEDO\u003c\/strong\u003e, an absolute favorite for both classic kokeshi enthusiasts and seasoned 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data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iwasaki (岩崎)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calligraphed under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition, some marks due to age (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e🎨 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eThis handcrafted kokeshi is a superb example of an \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eomiyage\u003c\/strong\u003e doll (お土産 – Japanese souvenir), typical of the domestic tourism boom in Japan during the 1950s–70s.\u003cbr data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eIt stands out with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\"\u003ecompletely hand-painted decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting a \u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"972\"\u003etraditional temple nestled in a pine forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, overlooking a \u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003estylized river\u003c\/strong\u003e and crossed by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003evermilion red bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eThe whole is accompanied by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003ecalligraphic characters in Japanese India ink\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a supple and expressive style evoking a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003epoem or a dedication\u003c\/strong\u003e. This delicate pictorial work, applied on partially raw wood, offers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003ebeautiful tension between nature and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e📚 About Omiyage Kokeshi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eProduced in the tourist regions of Tōhoku after the war, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eomiyage kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e were both decorative objects and local souvenirs.\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eEach piece was often hand-painted on site, featuring an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eemblematic or idealized place\u003c\/strong\u003e of the region (mountain, waterfall, temple, forest…).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eThese dolls, now sought after, retain the charm of the Shōwa era while telling a story deeply rooted in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eA beautiful, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003ebalanced and poetic piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003erich decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e and a real \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003evisual presence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eWe particularly like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003ebright red bridge and the temple\u003c\/strong\u003e in the forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eink calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e which brings depth and mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eAnd above all, the use of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eraw wood bark\u003c\/strong\u003e which gives a rustic and lively feel to the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eAn ideal \u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003esouvenir kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e for lovers of Japanese landscapes, visual poetry and beautiful signed pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754288742739,"sku":"K32","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-omiyage-iwasaki-temple-pont-face.jpg?v=1756651391"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-daruma-kawamura-shoji-9cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Expressive Painted Wooden Daruma – Signed Kawamura Shōji – 8.5cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"379\"\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"406\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, \u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eMiyagi\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefecture, discovered in Tokyo Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"456\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kokeshi \u003cstrong data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"476\"\u003eDaruma\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"489\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eKawamura Shōji\u003c\/strong\u003e (川村 昭治)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"543\" data-start=\"532\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1978–1979 (\u003cstrong data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"567\"\u003eShōwa 53–54\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, \u003cstrong data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"614\"\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"636\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition (slight signs of age on the black parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e🎨 About the artisan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eKawamura Shōji\u003c\/strong\u003e (川村 昭治) is an artisan from \u003cstrong data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eMiyagi\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefecture, a region renowned for its kokeshi tradition.\u003cbr data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eActive during the \u003cstrong data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"899\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/strong\u003e era, his work is characterized by vibrant and direct painting, strong expressions, and a keen sense of form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eThe base bears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003ehis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003ehandwritten signature in kanji (川村)\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eand his \u003cstrong data-end=\"1285\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003epersonal seal in katakana (カワムラ)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e🧧 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eThis Daruma kokeshi, carved from light wood and hand-painted, embodies the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eDaruma\u003c\/strong\u003e figure, a symbol of tenacity, perseverance, and good luck in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003eIt perfectly illustrates Kawamura's style: an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1570\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eintense and expressive\u003c\/strong\u003e face, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003eenergetic lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a striking contrast between the raw wood and the vigorously applied red and black pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1872\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eThe gaze is piercing, the eyebrows expressive, the mouth taut — a strong, almost theatrical presence, typical of the characterful kokeshi from the late Shōwa period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1893\" 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He developed a typical Naruko school style, recognizable by its slender silhouette, stylized floral patterns painted in vivid red, and serene face highlighted by graphic strands of hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003eActive throughout the first half of the 20th century, he continued to produce after the war and passed on his expertise to his son, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eOkazaki Seiji (1926–2002)\u003c\/strong\u003e, who perpetuated the family tradition. Even today, the workshop is active in Naruko, embodied by the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eThis piece is a rare testimony: it bears the artisan's signature accompanied by a precise date — \u003cstrong data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003e昭和三十八年十月二十七日\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003eOctober 27, 1963\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003e🦝 We like:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003elarge size of 33 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives this kokeshi a beautiful sculptural presence and real collector's value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003emagnificent patina typical of old kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003evermilion red stylized flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted, characteristic of the Naruko style: between chrysanthemums and autumn foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003every delicate face\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a subtle smile, downcast eyes, full of softness and restraint. The signature of the Okazaki 岡崎 lineage!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"1965\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1968\"\u003ehandwritten and dated signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare testimony to craftsmanship carefully passed down in the same family for over three generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2106\"\u003eThis is a pure Naruko, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003edeeply rooted in the living tradition of Tōhoku\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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After completing his training in 1945, he founded his own workshop in 1950. He initially produced original models before returning, from 1974, to a faithful production of traditional kokeshi from his master. He then set up his workshop in Haramichishita, still in his native village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eFrom 1977, he trained his own disciple, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eOgata Michinori\u003c\/strong\u003e, who would in turn become a recognized artisan in the world of traditional kokeshi. Kojima Chōjirō passed away on February 1, 2018, at the age of 93, leaving behind a body of work that was both masterfully executed and deeply rooted in the Naruko heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eThis kokeshi features all the attributes of the Naruko style: a slender body, a finely outlined neck, a serene face, and a V-shaped painted hairstyle framing delicate black strands. The wood has a patina, revealing subtle reflections depending on the light, while the well-preserved paint reveals a floral motif of great finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eAt the center of the body, there is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003ehishigiku motif\u003c\/strong\u003e (菱菊), literally \"diamond chrysanthemum,\" hand-painted in a deep vermillion red. This motif, emblematic of the Naruko style and directly inherited from the school of Suzuki Yokichi, represents the stylized chrysanthemum, a symbol of longevity and purity in Japanese iconography. It is accompanied by soft green leaves, arranged symmetrically around the central flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003eThe top of the head is decorated with a red floral ring painted with the same precision, reminiscent of the seasonal ornaments found in traditional Japanese hairstyles. The whole evokes autumn, ephemeral beauty, and the serenity of the natural world as celebrated by the aesthetics of Tōhoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eWe love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3755\"\u003eThe high quality and precision of Master Kojima Chōjirō's work, the diamond chrysanthemum typical of Naruko, and the original red motifs on the top of its head. A traditional Naruko in all its beauty, and in perfect condition!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51946364043603,"sku":"K42","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-naruko-bois-peinte-vintage-japon-kojima-chojiro-face.jpg?v=1758534423"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-akakura-bois-naturel-25cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage お土産 – Akakura 赤倉 Mountain Resort – 25 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"499\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"532\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Fukushima Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"532\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, natural bark, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omiyage お土産\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unknown, signed \"Akakura\" (赤倉)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"670\"\u003eEstimated Period\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1950s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"710\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calligraphed in red ink on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: visible wear and tear due to age (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"869\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"872\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"889\"\u003eThis handmade kokeshi is a beautiful example of an \u003cstrong data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"943\"\u003eomiyage\u003c\/strong\u003e doll (お土産 – Japanese souvenir), typical of the booming domestic tourism in post-war Japan. It was likely made in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eAkakura\u003c\/strong\u003e, a famous mountain and onsen resort in Niigata Prefecture, as indicated by the red inscription on its back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003eThe body, partly preserved with its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003enatural birch bark\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a rustic and textured finish, while the smooth central part features a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003ehand-painted black ink decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting a building nestled in a pine forest at the foot of a mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003eThe hand-painted face, in an expressive style typical of the Showa era, features a traditional hairstyle adorned with orange-red ribbons, flushed cheeks, and downcast eyes with naive charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1869\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003eAbout omiyage kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003eProduced in tourist regions of Japan during the 1950s to 1970s, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eomiyage kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e served both as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2034\"\u003eregional souvenirs\u003c\/strong\u003e and popular decorative objects. Each piece, often unique, was painted on-site by local artisans and depicted an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eiconic landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e of the region: a temple, mountain, waterfall, or onsen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2266\"\u003eOften sold in train stations, inns, or craft galleries, they bear witness to an era when popular art accompanied the country's rediscovery by its own inhabitants, in a Japan undergoing post-war reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003eToday, these dolls are \u003cstrong data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003esought after for their quaint charm\u003c\/strong\u003e, authenticity, and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2606\"\u003etraces of a lost Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e they carry with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2674\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3003\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003eA very rustic yet poetic piece, where the raw material of wood combines with delicate lines to evoke the landscapes of the Japanese mountains. We love this type of Kokeshi that brings back memories of tourist spots in Showa-era Japan!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51946755129683,"sku":"K43","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-omiyage-akakura-bois-naturel-paysage-japon.jpg?v=1758534589"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-hijiori-okuyama-kuraji-32cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll - Hijiori Style - Signed Okuyama Kuraji (奥山庫治) - 32 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Hijiori Onsen (Yamagata Prefecture), discovered in Fukushima Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Showa Era, circa 1960–1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hijiori-kei (肘折系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okuyama Kuraji (奥山庫治, 1934–2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Painted turned wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calligraphed in black ink under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition, some discreet age marks on the colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e🧑🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eThe Artisan: Okuyama Kuraji (奥山庫治, 1934–2008)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eBorn in 1934 in Hijiori Onsen, Okuyama Kuraji was one of the few great masters of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eHijiori\u003c\/strong\u003e style, a rare kokeshi tradition that is now almost extinct. 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The turned wood, slightly patinated, reveals a beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003egolden honey hue\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of local wood species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eface\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted with finesse, and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003ecrescent-shaped laughing eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e show a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003emischievous but benevolent expression\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e\"V\" shaped mouth with bright red lips\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stylistic mark of Hijiori.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003ebody\u003c\/strong\u003e is decorated with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003estylized chrysanthemum motif in profile view\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eWe love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003eA very beautiful example of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eHijiori style\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is rare today. This piece is signed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"305\"\u003eOkuyama Kuraji\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key artisan of this confidential style, with his \u003cstrong data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"383\"\u003every own sub-style\u003c\/strong\u003e. We adore its \u003cstrong\u003eheart-shaped mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52007786905939,"sku":"K44","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-hijiori-okuyama-kuraji-32cm-face.jpg?v=1759159094"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-tsuchiyu-watanabe-sadami-21cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Tsuchiyu Style - Signed Watanabe Sadami (渡辺定巳) - 21 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Tsuchiyu Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture), unearthed in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"598\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era, dated 1969 (the artisan was 52 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuchiyu-kei (土湯系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watanabe Sadami (渡辺定巳, 1917–1994)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted turned wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calligraphic inscription in black ink under the base: 「土湯 渡辺定巳 作 五二才」(Tsuchiyu Watanabe Sadami saku, 52 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition – glossy varnish preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e🧑🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eThe Artisan: Watanabe Sadami (1917–1994)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eBorn in \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eTsuchiyu Onsen\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fukushima) into a family of wood artisans, \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eWatanabe Sadami\u003c\/strong\u003e began turning kokeshi in the late 1960s after learning the trade from his brother \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eWatanabe Toru\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major figure in the Tsuchiyu style. Heir to a solid family craftsmanship, he dedicated himself to restoring the charm of pre-war kokeshi while adding a personal touch: expressive faces, slender lines, and a delicate balance between simplicity and softness. His creations, made during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/strong\u003e era, embody the tranquil elegance of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eTsuchiyu-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style and remain highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eAesthetic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e kokeshi, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly illustrates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eTsuchiyu\u003c\/strong\u003e style of the Shōwa years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eLarge and rounded head\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with a red \u003cstrong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eJanome (蛇の目, “snake eye”)\u003c\/strong\u003e motif at the top, typical of kokeshi from this region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eVery elegant \u003cb\u003efutae-mabuta \u003c\/b\u003estyle eyes and pretty long nose \u003cstrong\u003enagabana.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eSlender cylindrical body\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003econcentric red, blue\/green, and purple bands\u003c\/strong\u003e, alternating with stylized motifs evoking leaves or petals (\u003cem data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003ehana-gara\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eWood patinated to a light honey hue, original varnish well preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003eThe inscription under the base, 「土湯 渡辺定巳 作 五二才」, indicates that this is a work created \u003cstrong data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003eby Watanabe Sadami at 52 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the heart of his most creative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eWe love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003eA beautiful, classic, and well-balanced Tsuchiyu, all the finesse and delicacy of the style can be found in this Kokeshi. A true beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52125064560979,"sku":"K24","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-japonaise-traditionnelle-tsuchiyu-watanabe-sadami-1969-face.jpg?v=1760534988"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-tsuchiyu-abe-kazue-36cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Tsuchiyu Style - Signed Abe Kazue (阿部 計英) - 36cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Tsuchiyu Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture), found in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heisei Era, dated H16 (2004) – the craftsman was 67 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuchiyu-kei (土湯系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abe Kazue (阿部計英, 1937–2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted turned wood, original varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"790\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"814\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calligraphed in black ink on the base: 「土湯 阿部計英 作 H16 4\/8」(Tsuchiyu Abe Kazue saku, Heisei 16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – slight natural signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003e🧑 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003eThe craftsman: Abe Kazue (阿部計英, 1937–2017)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eMaster of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eTsuchiyu-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003eAbe Kazue\u003c\/strong\u003e came from a prestigious lineage of wood craftsmen. Born in Tsuchiyu Onsen in 1937, he was the son of the famous Abe Hiroshi and grandson of Abe Kinzo. He learned turning from childhood before officially becoming his father's apprentice in 1955. He thus maintained a unique style blending \u003cstrong data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003eancient tradition and modern softness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1987\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003eAfter his father's death in 1984, Kazue continued his work solo, creating kokeshi with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003ebalanced forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eserene faces\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003emeticulously drawn patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e. He stopped producing in 2007 due to health reasons but still made a few pieces around 2016. This kokeshi, dated 2004, is therefore one of his \u003cstrong data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003elast accomplished creations\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked by beautiful artistic maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003eAesthetic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2138\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003e36 cm Japanese kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003eHeisei 16 (2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodies the quintessential Tsuchiyu style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2266\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2156\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e, well-rounded \u003cstrong data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003ehead\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eJanome\u003c\/strong\u003e (蛇の目, “snake’s eye”) motif with concentric red and black circles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2298\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003eDelicately painted face\u003c\/strong\u003e, with almond-shaped eyes in futae-mabuta style and a meditative expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2471\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2406\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003eStylized hair\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by pretty red ribbons, a distinctive element of the Abe lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2490\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003eSlender body\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sober and powerful decoration: wide red bands, thin blue lines, and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"2574\"\u003epurple crosshatch pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e (reminiscent of certain traditional textile patterns from Tōhoku).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2903\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2903\" data-start=\"2890\"\u003eWe love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA late work by a great master, rare and collectible. We love the perfect alliance between the\u003cstrong\u003e rigor of the Tsuchiyu style\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003esensitive personal interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3098\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3098\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFinally, its large and imposing size, perfect for decorating an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kokeshi has its story… Explore our complete selection to find the one that speaks to you.\u003cbr data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection of handcrafted Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\"\u003e→ [Access the Kokeshi collection]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52181956559187,"sku":"K45","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-tsuchiyu-vintage-abe-kazue-face.jpg?v=1761122624"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-sakunami-takeda-shinkichi-30cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Sakunami Style – Signed Takeda Shinkichi (武田信吉) – 30cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Yonezawa (Yamagata Prefecture), found in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"548\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era, circa 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakunami-kei (作並系), Yamagata lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takeda Shinkichi (武田信吉, 1921–1994)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eMaster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takeda Usaburō (武田卯三郎)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eDisciple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takeda Shinichi (武田信一)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted turned wood, natural lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black ink calligraphy under the base: 「武田信吉」(Takeda Shinkichi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition – original varnish preserved, light and even patina of time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e🧑 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eThe artisan: Takeda Shinkichi (武田信吉, 1921–1994)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eAn eminent member of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eYamagata and Sakunami\u003c\/strong\u003e lineage, Takeda Shinkichi was born in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eTendō\u003c\/strong\u003e on September 23, 1924.\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eSecond son of master \u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eTakeda Usaburō\u003c\/strong\u003e, he moved to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eYonezawa\u003c\/strong\u003e at a very young age and joined the family workshop to learn turning from his father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eAfter the war, in 1946, he resumed his craft and developed his own style at the crossroads of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eSakunami\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eYamagata\u003c\/strong\u003e influences. In 1953, upon his father's death, he inherited the workshop and founded his own lineage. His son \u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eShinichi\u003c\/strong\u003e would in turn become an artisan around 1986, thus perpetuating the family tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eIn 1978, he received the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003efirst prize of the All-Japan Kokeshi Competition in Shiraishi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a supreme recognition of his art.\u003cbr data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eTakeda Shinkichi passed away in 1994, leaving behind a body of work marked by the delicacy of line and the purity of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eAesthetic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eSakunami-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style kokeshi perfectly embodies the softness and sobriety of Tohoku:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eOval and peaceful face\u003c\/strong\u003e, with half-closed eyes and thin lips, evoking silent serenity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eStylized dark black hair\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003ered petals\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted on the temples. Typical black central line of Yamagata and Sakunami styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eSlender and cylindrical body\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003estylized red flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e arranged vertically, typical of post-war Sakunami style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eLight, polished, and well-carved wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing soft and luminous grain, a symbol of purity in Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eSimple and balanced finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, true to the search for harmony that characterizes the Takeda lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2903\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003eWe love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signed piece by a recognized master of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003eSakunami\u003c\/strong\u003e style, rare on the European market. This model is almost identical to the one that allowed him to win the national competition in 1978! This kokeshi has real historical value!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue your journey into old Japan with our complete collection of kokeshi dolls.\u003cbr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Collection of handmade Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\"\u003e→ [Discover all kokeshi]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52225112506707,"sku":"K46","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-sakunami-takeda-shinkichi-bois-peintures-fleurs.jpg?v=1761574649"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-shingata-signee-sasaki-katsumi-30-cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Shingata style – signed Sasaki Katsumi 佐々木 克巳 – 30 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Shiroishi (Miyagi Prefecture), found in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa (probably 1960s-80s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Kokeshi (Shingata 新型)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katsumi Sasaki 佐々木 克巳\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition, mark on the upper left side of the head (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eThis resolutely modern kokeshi is a work signed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eKatsumi Sasaki 佐々木 克巳\u003c\/strong\u003e, a master artisan who founded his own workshop in \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eShiroishi\u003c\/strong\u003e, Miyagi Prefecture, in 1948. After learning the art of woodturning and painting upon his arrival in Shiroishi, he developed his own bold and graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eshingata\u003c\/strong\u003e (新型こけし) style, or \"modern kokeshi,\" is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"632\"\u003etransitional style that emerged after the war\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which artisans began to \u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"726\"\u003emove away from traditional regional forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining classical bases. Unlike \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"805\"\u003esōsaku\u003c\/strong\u003e (creative) kokeshi, the shingata style \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eremains rooted in a certain artisanal rigor\u003c\/strong\u003e, with reproducible shapes and identifiable decorative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eToday, the Sasaki workshop is still active: it is run by his son \u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eIsao Sasaki\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognized as one of the last great modern kokeshi artisans in Japan. Accompanied by his wife Miho, Isao perpetuates this art by creating unique pieces, many times awarded nationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003emodern kokeshi full of character\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a graphic style typical of the Sasaki workshop. We particularly like the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003estylized plum blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e finely carved into the wood. The minimalist expression of the face, very soft, combined with regular stripes, gives this piece a beautiful modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you like this kokeshi? There are others just waiting for you.\u003cbr data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"All our antique Kokeshi – Traditional Japanese craftsmanship\"\u003e→ [Browse the Kokeshi collection]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52238770930003,"sku":"K47","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-japonaise-bois-peint-sasaki-katsumi-face.jpg?v=1761725752"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-yajiro-sato-naoki-30cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Yajiro style – signed Sato Naoki (佐藤直樹) – 30 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Shiroishi (Miyagi Prefecture), found in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"405\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa era (probably 1960s–70s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Kokeshi — Yajiro 弥治郎系 style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sato Naoki 佐藤直樹 (1929–2005)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition — vibrant original colors, beautifully preserved janome pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eA very beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eYajiro Kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e made by master \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eSato Naoki\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important figure in the Yajiro lineage.\u003cbr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eIt features a highly elegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e“janome” (snake eye) pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eperfectly preserved colors\u003c\/strong\u003e — red, green, and purple of rare intensity. The face, painted with remarkable delicacy, embodies the softness and serenity characteristic of the Yajiro style.\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eThe wood is smooth, the lacquer shiny, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003esignature\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly visible on the base. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003erare collector’s item\u003c\/strong\u003e, exceptionally well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e🧑 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eAbout the artisan — Sato Naoki (1929–2005)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eSon of master \u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eMasao Sato\u003c\/strong\u003e, Naoki belongs to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eYajiro lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally from Shiroishi (Miyagi).\u003cbr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eTrained in wood turning from childhood, he developed a style faithful to his father's, while adding a more colorful and expressive touch.\u003cbr data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eRecognized for the finesse of his faces and the balance of his paintings, he is today considered one of the artisans who managed to preserve the essence of the Yajiro style in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003eperfectly preserved janome pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top of the head and its still very vibrant colors.\u003cbr data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1965\"\u003eAs usual, we love Yajiro, nicely cinched at the waist!\u003cbr data-end=\"2058\" data-start=\"2055\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003eauthentic and refined piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for lovers of antique kokeshi and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you like this kokeshi? Take a look at its sisters in our collection!\u003cbr data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"524\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"All our antique Kokeshi – Traditional Japanese craftsmanship\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\"\u003e→ Browse the Kokeshi collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52250218004819,"sku":"K48","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-yajiro-sato-naoki-bois-peint-artisanat-japonais-avant.jpg?v=1761839676"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-ginzan-momoru-izu-30cm","title":"Rare Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Naruko Ginzan Oshin – Signed Momoru Izu 伊豆守 – 30.5cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata), found in Fukushima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Kokeshi – Naruko (Ginzan-kei sub-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mamoru Izu (伊豆守)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"447\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1980s (Shōwa era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lathe-turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e🧑 The artisan Mamoru Izu (伊豆守, 1925–2019)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eHe is one of the most important figures of the \u003cstrong\u003eNaruko Ginzan\u003c\/strong\u003e style. Born in Ginzan Shinhata, he comes from a lineage of wood artisans: his older brother, Izu Sadao, was trained by master Ando Reitaro. After teaching himself woodturning, Mamoru Izu turned to kokeshi in the 1950s. Today, he is recognized as the artisan behind the kokeshi known as \u003cem data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eOshin\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e, popularized in the drama of the same name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eThis kokeshi, typical of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eGinzan-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style, is distinguished by the subtle balance between the strength of raw wood and the delicacy of the lines. The face, painted with restraint yet great finesse, displays a peaceful, almost meditative expression. The black hairstyle is marked with a red Janome motif. The body reveals the grain and \u003cstrong\u003eknots of the turned wood\u003c\/strong\u003e – a detail sought after by collectors who appreciate the raw materiality of vintage pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eThis style of kokeshi is often associated with the character of \u003cstrong\u003eOshin, heroine of the cult Japanese TV series from the 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the series, a similar doll is given to her by her mother, becoming a symbol of deep attachment and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eOur opinion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003erare and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokeshi style. We love the \u003cstrong\u003evarnished raw wood and the beautiful grain that stands out\u003c\/strong\u003e. A true and very modern collector's item!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to delve deeper into the world of traditional Japanese dolls?\u003cbr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e→ Discover all our \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eartisan kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Discover our collection of artisanal Japanese kokeshi: traditional wooden dolls from Tōhoku, unique signed pieces, Naruko, Tsuchiyu, Yajirō styles…\"\u003eour KOGEDO collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52253881958739,"sku":"K49","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-naruko-ginzan-oshi-mamoru-izu-face.jpg?v=1761904661"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-omiyage-fuji-region-des-lacs-vintage-24cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage お土産 – Mount Fuji \u0026 Lake Region – 24cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"539\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"564\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Fukuoka Prefecture.\u003cbr data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned wood, partial natural bark, handcrafted paint.\u003cbr data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omiyage お土産\u003cbr data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"795\"\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s–1980s\u003cbr data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 24 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e good vintage condition, well-preserved paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"939\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eThis kokeshi is a typical souvenir from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"1000\"\u003eFuji regions\u003c\/strong\u003e, where travelers would buy these small hand-painted pieces after a walk around the lakes.\u003cbr data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003ebirch\u003c\/strong\u003e body, still partially covered with bark, provides a rustic texture that contrasts with the central scene: a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003ecalm and majestic Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflected in a lake, as seen in Kawaguchi or Saiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003eThe face, simple and expressive, embodies the soft and slightly naive style of 1960s omiyage: red ribbons, pronounced cheeks, peaceful gaze. A kokeshi that captures the magical and almost still atmosphere of these iconic Fuji region landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003eAbout omiyage kokeshi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003eOmiyage kokeshi were sold in train stations, inns, and hot springs across Japan between the 1950s and 1970s.\u003cbr data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003eUnlike traditional kokeshi, they often depicted an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1887\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003eiconic location\u003c\/strong\u003e: mountains, onsen, waterfalls, or, as here, Mount Fuji.\u003cbr data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eEach piece was painted locally by artisans, which explains the great diversity of styles and their \u003cstrong data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eunique popular charm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2242\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003eToday, they are sought after for their \u003cstrong data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2132\"\u003espontaneously regional aspect\u003c\/strong\u003e, their simple aesthetic, and the fragment of bygone Japan they convey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2249\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003eOmiyage Kokeshi are always very nice and remind us of our travel memories. 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He is featured in the \u003cem data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eKokeshi Guide\u003c\/em\u003e and several specialized works. He was one of those who revived the ancient Nanbu style after its disappearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003eThis Kokeshi embodies the entire Naruko tradition: a slender body, a finely outlined neck, a serene face, and a typical painted hairstyle framed by fine black strands. At the center of the body is a hand-painted \u003cstrong data-end=\"2444\" data-start=\"2425\"\u003ehishigiku motif\u003c\/strong\u003e (菱菊), literally \"rhombus chrysanthemum\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3156\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3159\"\u003eWe love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3755\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003eA very beautiful, well-made traditional kokeshi that exudes great gentleness. And of course, we love its squeaky head, just like a real Naruko!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3755\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to delve deeper into the world of traditional Japanese dolls?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover all our \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"347\"\u003ehandmade kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Discover our collection of handmade Japanese kokeshi: traditional wooden dolls from Tōhoku, unique signed pieces, Naruko, Tsuchiyu, Yajirō styles…\"\u003eour KOGEDO collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default 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data-end=\"653\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/strong\u003e era, circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e1950–1990\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokeshi \u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"722\"\u003esōsaku\u003c\/strong\u003e (創作こけし) \/ Sendai \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eomiyage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eUsuki Hakuhō\u003c\/strong\u003e – 薄 白峯\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eMain reading: \u003cem data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eUsuki Hakuhō (\u003c\/em\u003esometimes read \u003cem data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eShiramine\u003c\/em\u003e for 白峯)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e31 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned wood, hand-painted and black calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eHagi (萩)\u003c\/strong\u003e – autumn shrub with small white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eSusuki (すすき)\u003c\/strong\u003e – tall autumn grasses\/pampas grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eHandwritten Japanese poem evoking the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eartisan's signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e白峯\u003c\/strong\u003e under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition, well-preserved paint and calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan: Usuki Hakuhō (薄 白峯)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eUsuki Hakuhō is one of those \u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003esōsaku kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e artisans who developed a very personal style in the second half of the Shōwa era\u003cstrong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2598\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eseasonal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e pattern all around the bust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e🦝 What we love at KOGEDO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eIts large size of 31 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, unusual for this type of omiyage kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eThe very beautifully painted \u003cstrong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003ehagi \u0026amp; susuki autumn motif\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by a poem, very Japanese and full of symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eA very beautiful Sendai souvenir Kokeshi illustrating its magnificent autumn nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to delve deeper into the world of traditional Japanese dolls?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover all our \u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"324\"\u003eartisanal kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ca title=\"Discover our collection of artisanal Japanese kokeshi: traditional wooden dolls from Tōhoku, unique signed pieces, Naruko, Tsuchiyu, Yajirō styles…\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\"\u003eour KOGEDO collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default 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the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"436\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"447\" data-start=\"436\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Togatta-kei (遠刈田系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuko (芙子)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"499\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"513\" data-start=\"499\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned wood, traditional hand painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"565\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"591\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"591\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed under the base 芙子 at 61 years old 六十一才\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"631\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"641\" 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(probably 1960s–70s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Kokeshi — Yajirō style 弥治郎系\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ishikawa Tokujiro (石川 篤次郎, 1915–2005) Artisan's handwritten signature visible under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-turned and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition — slight signs 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data-end=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Naruko Onsen, Miyagi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"958\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa or Heisei era, probably 1980 - 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ejiko-gata (stacked form) – Naruko-kei (鳴子系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suzuki Toshiyuki (鈴木俊幸, born 1955)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, traditional paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong 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Its slightly bottle shape is original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eAbout the artisan — Kobayashi Chujiro (1932–1999)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eKobayashi Chujiro was a traditional kokeshi artisan from the Yamagata lineage.\u003cbr data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eTrained in woodworking at a very young age by his father Kobayashi Seizo, he began producing traditional kokeshi from 1969, after thoroughly studying ancient models of this lineage. 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Take a look at its sisters in our collection!\u003cbr data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"All our antique Kokeshi – Traditional Japanese craftsmanship\"\u003e→ Browse the Kokeshi collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52610562425171,"sku":"K11","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-japonaise-yamagata-kobayashi-chujiro-face-motif-floral-24cm.jpg?v=1765991207"},{"product_id":"couple-kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-shingata-signee-hamatsu-chiyoko-nidaime-tetsuen","title":"Rare Japanese Shingata Oyako Kokeshi – signed Hamatsu Chiyoko (浜津千代子) – Nidaime Tetsuen – 25 cm \u0026 19 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan — discovered in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"497\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era (second half of the 20th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokeshi Shingata 新型こけし \/ Sōsaku kokeshi 創作こけし\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyako 親子 couple (mother and child)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hamatsu Chiyoko (浜津千代子, 1932–2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eArtist name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nidaime Tetsuen 二代目 哲園\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eLineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yajiro (influence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lathed and hand-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eHeights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eMother: approx. 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eChild: approx. 19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwritten Japanese signatures visible under the bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition — light signs of wear consistent with age, paint and varnish well preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"187\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"189\"\u003ePair of \u003cstrong data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"199\"\u003eJapanese Kokeshi Shingata wooden dolls\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"262\"\u003eOyako (mother–child)\u003c\/strong\u003e theme, signed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eHamatsu Chiyoko (Nidaime Tetsuen)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"333\"\u003eThese rare kokeshi feature \u003cstrong data-end=\"424\" data-start=\"403\"\u003eround heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of Nidaime Tetsuen's Shingata style. The proportions are simple and balanced, giving the whole a very beautiful style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"606\"\u003eThe wood shows a \u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"626\"\u003edark and uniform patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, a result of time and careful workmanship. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"702\"\u003efloral decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted, is precise and well executed: clear red patterns, structured dark foliage, regular application without overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003eAbout the artisan — Hamatsu Chiyoko (1932–2007)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003eBorn on October 17, 1932, in Tochigi Prefecture, Hamatsu Chiyoko was the sister-in-law of artisan \u003cstrong data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1901\"\u003eYashiro Tetsuen\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1956, she married \u003cstrong data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eHamatsu Heizaburo\u003c\/strong\u003e and began painting kokeshi turned by her husband, who was trained by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003eNiyama Sanai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eIn 1970, wishing to perpetuate the style of Yashiro Tetsuen, she produced kokeshi painted in this spirit and adopted the name \u003cstrong data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003eNidaime Tetsuen 二代目 哲園\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her work is now appreciated for its elegance, expressive softness, and its importance in the history of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eShingata kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e. She passed away in 2007 at the age of 76.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eShe is now very\u003cstrong\u003e renowned for her Shingata kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e and successor to the famous \u003cstrong\u003eYashiro Tetsuen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003esuperb Oyako duo\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an original style, signed by a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2514\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003emajor artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Shōwa era — \u003cstrong data-end=\"2538\" data-start=\"2529\"\u003eRare\u003c\/strong\u003e to find them in pairs like this, ideal for a collection of great artisans or simply as a wonderful mother-child gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you like this kokeshi? Take a look at her sisters in our collection!\u003cbr data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"All our antique Kokeshi – Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship\"\u003e→ Browse the Kokeshi collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52618544382291,"sku":"K82","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/poupee-japonaise-artisanale-kokeshi-bois-showa.jpg?v=1766059459"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-sakunami-signee-hiraga-tadashi-31cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Sakunami style – signed Hiraga Tadashi (平賀忠) – 31cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"638\"\u003e📐 Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"664\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Sakunami (Miyagi Prefecture), found in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"761\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era, circa 1960s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakunami-kei (作並系), \u003cstrong data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"845\"\u003eDentō kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e (伝統こけし)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"873\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hiraga Tadashi (平賀忠, 1937–2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted turned wood, natural finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e wild apple blossoms \u003cstrong data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003eズミの花（酸実の花）\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of Sakunami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e black ink calligraphy under the base (artisan's signature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – even patina, no notable defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1332\"\u003eThe Artisan: Hiraga Tadashi (平賀忠, 1937–2000)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003eBorn on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eSeptember 28, 1937\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sakunami (Miyagi), Hiraga Tadashi was the eldest son of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003eHiraga Tazō\u003c\/strong\u003e. His father went to war in 1941 and died in Guadalcanal in 1943: Tadashi never had the opportunity to learn directly from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eAfter graduating from Hirose College in 1953, he began an apprenticeship in woodturning at the age of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003e17\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003eKobayashi Seitarō\u003c\/strong\u003e in Yamagata. In 1956, he joined his uncle \u003cstrong data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003eHiraga Kenjirō's\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop in Sakunami, then started making kokeshi in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003e1957\u003c\/strong\u003e. In \u003cstrong data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e, he opened his own workshop, next to Kenjirō's. He passed away on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1972\"\u003eDecember 7, 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e (aged 64).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003eAesthetic details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2401\" data-start=\"2032\"\u003eThis Sakunami kokeshi embodies elegant simplicity:\u003cbr data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003eA peaceful face with half-closed eyes, finely and balanced drawn. Deep black hair, with red touches on the temples. Slender cylindrical body, vertically decorated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2260\"\u003eズミの花\u003c\/strong\u003e (wild apple blossoms), an emblematic Sakunami motif. Light wood, carefully turned, soft grain, simple and harmonious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"2403\"\u003e🦝 We like:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"2441\" data-start=\"2424\"\u003eDentō kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e signed by an important artisan of the rather rare Sakunami style. \u003cstrong\u003eFun fact\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eHiraga Tadashi's kokeshi had a thin base and were therefore, in his early days, not very popular with tourists because they lacked stability! (typical Japanese!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eContinue your journey into the heart of ancient Japan with our complete collection of kokeshi dolls.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Collection of handcrafted Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\"\u003e→ [Discover all kokeshi]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626678546771,"sku":"K61","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-traditionnelle-sakunami-hiraga-tadashi-31cm-japon.jpg?v=1766139428"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-togatta-signee-sato-shigekazu-35cm-1964","title":"Large vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Togatta style – signed Sato Shigekazu 1964-65 (佐藤重一) – 35.5cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e📐 Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Aone Onsen 青根温泉, Miyagi Prefecture, discovered in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003cbr data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa Era, 1964–1965.\u003cbr data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Togatta-kei (遠刈田系), Dentō kokeshi (伝統こけし).\u003cbr data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sato Shigekazu 佐藤重一 at 28 years old (born 1936).\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-painted turned wood, natural finish.\u003cbr data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35.5 cm.\u003cbr data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eMotifs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kasane giku 重ね菊 (stacked chrysanthemums), black and grey.\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calligraphy in black ink under the base: \"Aone Shigekazu – 28 years old\" 青根　重一作　二十八才. \u003cbr data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exceptional condition for its age (over 60 years old), no notable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThe Artisan: Sato Shigekazu 佐藤重一 (1936–)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eBorn on September 7, 1936, in Aone (Miyagi Prefecture), Sato Shigekazu is the eldest son of Mitsugu Sato, a woodturner and souvenir maker in Aone Onsen. He trained in turning with his father from 1955 and began producing traditional kokeshi while continuing his studies, until he graduated from Togatta College in 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eAfter his father's death in 1963, he took over the family shop in Aone Onsen and continued making kokeshi. This piece, signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\"Aone Shigekazu – 28 years old\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, can be precisely dated to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e1964–1965\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an early work produced at the very beginning of his independent activity. It is now \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eover 60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e🎎 Aesthetic Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eThis large Togatta kokeshi features a peaceful face with half-closed eyes, finely drawn in the Aone tradition. The black hair, sober and balanced, frames a soft and serene expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eThe slender cylindrical body is decorated vertically with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003ekasane giku motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, superimposed chrysanthemums painted in black and grey. The contrast between the light, patinated wood and the dark pigments gives the whole a sober and very legible elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e🦝 We love:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eA magnificent kokeshi, over 60 years old, perfectly preserved! Its grey and black style is superb! Its condition is rare for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003eContinue your journey into old Japan with our complete collection of kokeshi dolls.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Collection of handmade Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\"\u003e→ [Discover all kokeshi]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52631550656851,"sku":"K83","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-togatta-sato-shigekazu-grande-kokeshi-japonaise-kasane-giku.webp?v=1766237604"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-sosaku-kimono-sansaku-sekiguchi-16cm","title":"Japanese Sōsaku Kokeshi – by the great master Sansaku Sekiguchi (1925–2018) – 16.5 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, discovered in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eGunma\u003c\/strong\u003e region\u003cbr data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"458\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/strong\u003e era (circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e1960–1990\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eKokeshi sōsaku\u003c\/strong\u003e (創作こけし) – free artistic creation\u003cbr data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eSansaku Sekiguchi\u003c\/strong\u003e (関口三作, 1925–2018), Grand Master of Sôsaku Kokeshi\u003cbr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lathed wood, fine engraving, natural patina\u003cbr data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e16.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese signature painted on the back\u003cbr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition; sound wood, beautiful antique patina, crisp engravings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eThe artisan: Sansaku Sekiguchi (関口三作, 1925–2018)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eA major—and undisputed—figure in \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"974\"\u003esōsaku kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eSansaku Sekiguchi\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered one of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003ethe greatest masters\u003c\/strong\u003e of Japanese creative kokeshi.\u003cbr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eHe is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eofficially certified by the Japanese government\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \u003cem data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\"Creative Kokeshi Master.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eBorn in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eShibukawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gunma Prefecture, he began his career as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003epainter\u003c\/strong\u003e before training in traditional kokeshi in the 1950s. From \u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e1958\u003c\/strong\u003e, he dedicated himself exclusively to the creation of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003esōsaku kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing an immediately recognizable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eHis work is distinguished by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003ea \u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003egreat formal sobriety\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003epeaceful and meditative faces,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eexceptional mastery of volumes and proportions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eMulti-award-winning in Japan—with over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e50 kokeshi recognized\u003c\/strong\u003e, including several \u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003ePrime Minister's Prizes\u003c\/strong\u003e—he is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003ethe only kokeshi master to have his own museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in Shibukawa. His work also enjoys international recognition, with works permanently exhibited abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eThis kokeshi perfectly illustrates Sansaku Sekiguchi's \u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003emature aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eminimalist and serene\u003c\/strong\u003e face, with delicately closed eyes, emanates a profound sense of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003ecalm and introspection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003emassive and enveloping hairstyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, sculpted as a single volume, frames the head with an almost architectural elegance, an emblematic signature of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eThe cylindrical body is adorned with precisely \u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eengraved chrysanthemum motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wood surface, deliberately left simple, reveals a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003ewarm patina\u003c\/strong\u003e acquired over time, reinforcing the contemplative character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eAn emblematic kokeshi by the great master Sansaku Sekiguchi, we love its style and the very warm color and patina of its wood, a beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to discover other unique pieces?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover all our \u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"324\"\u003eartisanal kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e in our \u003ca title=\"Discover our collection of artisanal Japanese kokeshi: traditional wooden dolls from Tōhoku, unique signed pieces, Naruko, Tsuchiyu, Yajirō styles…\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\"\u003eKOGEDO collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52681565897043,"sku":"K77","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/poupee-japonaise-kokeshi-sosaku-sansaku-sekiguchi-bois-showa.webp?v=1767000232"},{"product_id":"grande-kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-tsuchiyu-sato-sashima-37-5cm","title":"Large vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Tsuchiyu style – signed Satō Sashima (佐藤 佐志馬) – 37.5cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"374\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, \u003cstrong data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eTsuchiyu Onsen 土湯温泉\u003c\/strong\u003e region, found in Fukushima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"484\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eShōwa Era\u003c\/strong\u003e, estimated around the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"537\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dentō kokeshi 伝統こけし, Tsuchiyu-kei 土湯系\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eSatō Sashima 佐藤佐志馬\u003c\/strong\u003e (1907–1985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted, natural finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e37.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (large kokeshi, sought-after size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"796\"\u003ePatterns\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circular red, black, purple, and natural wood bands, finely drawn fringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ink calligraphy under the base 土湯 佐藤佐志馬作\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good antique condition, even patina consistent with age, purple partially faded, small mark under the left side of the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eThe Artisan: Satō Sashima 佐藤佐志馬 (1907–1985)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003eBorn on February 19, 1907, in Noji Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture), Satō Sashima was a major figure of the Tsuchiyu school. Trained in woodturning at a very young age by his father, Satō Yoshikichi, he developed a highly technical style. After World War II, he devoted himself fully to making kokeshi, perfecting a personal style renowned for its finesse and precision, especially in the drawing of his fringes. He trained many disciples and presided over the Tsuchiyu Woodcarving Association for many years. He passed away in 1985 at the age of 79. Critic Shikama Tokio called him \"the champion of the Tsuchiyu kokeshi school.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eAesthetic Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2407\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eThis large kokeshi features a peaceful face with half-closed eyes, typical of Tsuchiyu. \u003cspan\u003eIt showcases the characteristic technique of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\"whale eyes\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"949\"\u003ekujira-me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) which Sashima perfected in the 1960s, giving his kokeshi a more lively and intense expression, in contrast to the general softness of the Tsuchiyu style. The fringe, executed with extreme precision, gives the doll a soft and balanced expression typical of his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e🦝 We love:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2609\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003eA large and rare master kokeshi, in a sought-after 37.5cm size, perfect for brightening up any interior! We really love Satō Sashima's iconic simple yet very refined style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003eContinue your journey into the heart of old Japan with our complete collection of kokeshi dolls.\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Collection of handmade Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\"\u003e→ [Discover all kokeshi]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52687311176019,"sku":"K84","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-traditionnelle-japonaise-grande-taille-37-5cm.webp?v=1767106492"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-zao-astumi-signee-abe-tsunekichi-30cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Zao Atsumi Style – signed Abe Tsunekichi 阿部常吉 – 30cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Atsumi Onsen 温海温泉, Yamagata Prefecture\u003cbr data-end=\"348\" data-start=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"360\" data-start=\"348\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era, estimated around the 1960s\u003cbr data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"403\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dentō kokeshi 伝統こけし, Atsumi sub-lineage (independent current related to Tsuchiyu, Aone, and Zao Takayu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abe Tsunekichi 阿部常吉 (1904–1991)\u003cbr data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"569\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned wood, hand-painted, natural finish\u003cbr data-end=\"635\" data-start=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"689\"\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stylized red floral decoration, wide circular bands, natural wood visible\u003cbr data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ink calligraphy on the back\u003cbr data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition, consistent and warm patina, slight signs of age consistent with its age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan: Abe Tsunekichi 阿部常吉 (1904–1991)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1559\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eBorn in 1904 in Atsumi Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, Abe Tsunekichi is a major figure of the Atsumi sub-lineage. Trained at a very young age by his father, Abe Tsunematsu, he perpetuated and developed a style originating from Tsuchiyu, enriched with Aone and Zao Takayu influences. Active from the Taishō era until the end of the Heisei era, he produced kokeshi continuously, actively participating in their post-war boom. A recognized and respected artisan, he passed on his knowledge to several disciples, including his eldest son Abe Shinya. He passed away in 1991 at the age of 88.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2016\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eThis kokeshi features an expressive face typical of Atsumi, with large round eyes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003ebikkuri-me\u003c\/strong\u003e びっくり目 that give it a lively and endearing presence. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003etarebana nose\u003c\/strong\u003e 垂れ鼻, elongated and slightly drooping, brings a naive softness characteristic of this sub-lineage. The generous head harmoniously contrasts with the slender body, while the simple and rhythmic red floral decoration highlights the natural warmth of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our Opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2344\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003eWe love her wide, round eyes and long nose. It looks like she's been caught red-handed after doing something mischievous! These are the typical features of the Atsumi style and the Abe family. This kokeshi was made by an artisan who passed away more than 30 years ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eContinue your journey into the heart of old Japan with our complete collection of kokeshi dolls.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"670\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection of handmade Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\"\u003e→ [Discover all kokeshi]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52701935206739,"sku":"K76","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-zao-ancienne-30cm-artisanat-japon.webp?v=1767353811"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-kijiyama-signee-ogura-koichi-35-5cm","title":"Large Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Kijiyama Style – Signed Ogura Kōichi 小椋宏一 – 35.5cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"263\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Kijiyama 木地山, Minase village, Akita Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"265\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"267\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late Shōwa era – early Heisei, estimated late 1980s \/ 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dentō kokeshi 伝統こけし, Kijiyama style (木地山系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"409\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eArtisan (woodturning)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ogura Kōichi 小椋宏一 (1931–2003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"482\" data-start=\"470\"\u003ePainting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kijiyama workshop, stylistic attribution possibly to Kusayanagi Sanpō 草柳散歩\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"564\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamazakura mountain cherry wood 山桜, turned and hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"664\" data-start=\"639\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"667\"\u003eMotifs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Floral decoration of ume plum blossoms 梅, red and black, natural wood visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"822\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vertical calligraphic inscription on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"825\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good antique condition, beautiful patina, no notable marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan: Ogura Kōichi 小椋宏一 (1931–2003)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eBorn in 1931 in Kijiyama, Akita Prefecture, Ogura Kōichi came from a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003emajor lineage of the Kijiyama school\u003c\/strong\u003e. Son of Ogura Kyūtarō, he trained in woodturning at a very young age and dedicated his life to making kokeshi bodies.\u003cbr data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eIn accordance with Kijiyama practices, he rarely painted his pieces himself, with painting often entrusted to painters associated with the workshop. He actively participated in the continuity of this tradition until the end of the 20th century and passed away in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003eThis kokeshi is made from a single block, typical of Kijiyama. The face exudes a calm and soothing expression. The body is decorated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003eume plum blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of renewal, painted in red and black. The wood's patina is clearly visible on the back. Under the base, inscriptions from a very probable reseller indicate an acquisition date: 2004, a selling price at the time of ¥10,000, the wood used: mountain cherry 山桜, and the artisan's lineage: Ogura Kyūshirō 小椋 久四郎 (grandfather) and Ogura Kyūtarō 小椋 久太郎 (father).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003elarge Kijiyama-style kokeshi, a format not often seen!\u003c\/strong\u003e We really love her \u003cstrong\u003ekimono\u003c\/strong\u003e with its \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e blossoms. The Kijiyama style is always so elegant and original!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003eContinue your journey into the heart of old Japan with our complete collection of kokeshi dolls.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Collection of handmade Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\"\u003e→ [Discover all kokeshi]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52784310616403,"sku":"K89","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-kijiyama-ogura-koichi-fleurs-ume.jpg?v=1769078197"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-naruko-chrysanthemes-signee-okazaki-seiji-37cm","title":"Large vintage Japanese Kokeshi doll – Naruko style chrysanthemums – signed Okazaki Seiji (岡崎斉司) – 37 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Naruko Onsen, discovered in Fukuoka Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa (circa 1970–1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naruko-kei (鳴子系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okazaki Seiji (岡崎斉司, 1926–2002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, traditional paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed on the base: 鳴子 岡崎斉司\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition, no chips or other damage, paint very well preserved, some small wood stains due to age (see photos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artisan: Okazaki Seiji (岡崎斉司 1926–2002)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eOkazaki Seiji was a kokeshi master from Naruko Yumoto, and the eldest son of artisan Hitoshi Okazaki. Trained at a very young age in the family workshop, he learned wood carving and kokeshi painting from childhood. By the late 1930s, he was creating his own pieces, praised for their fresh lines and precise forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eAfter the war, he became one of the leading representatives of the new Naruko generation, a member of the \"Five Young Artists\" group. Deeply involved in transmitting his knowledge, he trained several apprentices and presided over the Bunnaruko cooperative from 1965 to 1970. He passed away in 2002 at the age of 77.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌸 Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eThis kokeshi perfectly illustrates the Naruko style: a slender body, a neck marked by turned lines, a calm face with delicate features, \u003cem data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"387\"\u003ehitoemabuta\u003c\/em\u003e (一重瞼, single eyelid) eyes, and a painted hairstyle framed by black strands.\u003cbr data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eAt the center of the body is a hand-painted \u003cem data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"513\"\u003ehishigiku\u003c\/em\u003e (菱菊) motif, literally \"diamond chrysanthemum,\" an emblematic motif of the Okazaki workshop and a symbol of longevity in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3156\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 We love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3755\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003eA beautiful traditional kokeshi in a pure Naruko style, by a recognized master. Its 37cm height is impressive! 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