• Kokeshi japonaise de type omiyage signée Iwasaki – décor de pont rouge et temple dans la montagne, peinture traditionnelle
  • Visage souriant d’une kokeshi omiyage vintage – coiffe rouge stylisée et traits fins typiques des poupées souvenirs japonaises
  • Détail d’une kokeshi souvenir peinte à la main – paysage de montagne, pont rouge et pagode avec calligraphie japonaise stylisée
  • Vue de trois quart droit d’une kokeshi omiyage ancienne – décor montagnard peint et signature calligraphiée de l’artisan Iwasaki
  • Vue de profil gauche d’une kokeshi omiyage ancienne – décor montagnard peint et signature calligraphiée de l’artisan Iwasaki
  • Vue du dessus d’une kokeshi japonaise peinte à la main – coiffe rouge stylisée avec bande noire verticale, style omiyage vintage
  • Vue de dos d’une kokeshi japonaise vintage – bois poli et écorce brute sans décor, coiffe noire peinte
  • Détail d’un pont rouge dans un paysage peint sur une kokeshi japonaise – style omiyage avec rivière et forêt en lavis d’encre
  • Détail d’un temple traditionnel japonais sur une kokeshi peinte – pagode noire, forêt et pont rouge sur fond de montagne
  • Signature calligraphiée de l’artisan Iwasaki (岩崎) sous une kokeshi souvenir japonaise – bois tourné et gravure à l’encre noire
  • Groupe de kokeshi japonaises vintage – poupées en bois peint de styles traditionnels et omiyage, artisanat ancien proposé par KOGEDO
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KOGEDO

Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage お土産 – Iwasaki – Temple, red bridge & poem – 30 cm

Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage お土産 – Iwasaki – Temple, red bridge & poem – 30 cm

48 EUR
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    📐 General characteristics

    • Material: Hand-painted wood
    • Style: Omiyage お土産
    • Artisan: Iwasaki (岩崎)
    • Estimated period: 1960s–1970s
    • Material: Turned wood, hand-painted
    • Height: 30 cm
    • Signature: Calligraphed under the base
    • Condition: Good vintage condition, some marks due to age (see photos)

    🎨 Description

    This handcrafted kokeshi is a superb example of an omiyage doll (お土産 – Japanese souvenir), typical of the domestic tourism boom in Japan during the 1950s–70s.
    It stands out with a completely hand-painted decoration depicting a traditional temple nestled in a pine forest, overlooking a stylized river and crossed by a vermilion red bridge.

    The whole is accompanied by calligraphic characters in Japanese India ink, in a supple and expressive style evoking a poem or a dedication. This delicate pictorial work, applied on partially raw wood, offers a beautiful tension between nature and culture.

    📚 About Omiyage Kokeshi

    Produced in the tourist regions of Tōhoku after the war, omiyage kokeshi were both decorative objects and local souvenirs.
    Each piece was often hand-painted on site, featuring an emblematic or idealized place of the region (mountain, waterfall, temple, forest…).

    These dolls, now sought after, retain the charm of the Shōwa era while telling a story deeply rooted in Japanese culture.

    🦝 Our opinion

    A beautiful, balanced and poetic piece, with a rich decoration and a real visual presence.
    We particularly like:

    • The bright red bridge and the temple in the forest
    • The ink calligraphy which brings depth and mystery
    • And above all, the use of the raw wood bark which gives a rustic and lively feel to the piece.

    An ideal souvenir kokeshi for lovers of Japanese landscapes, visual poetry and beautiful signed pieces.

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    By purchasing from Kogedo, you are helping to keep traditional Japanese crafts and culture alive.

    Kogechan, la mascotte tanuki de KOGEDO, en tenue traditionnelle japonaise violette, souriant et levant la patte pour accompagner la mini FAQ sur les produits artisanaux japonais.

    📦 Is delivery really free?

    Yes! It is offered and tracked at a Mondial Relay pick-up point (or delivered to your home if your order is over €150). Each order is carefully protected, packaged and shipped from France.

    🎌 Are the items authentic?

    Absolutely. All pieces are sourced in Japan from local vendors, markets, or artisans. They are authentic vintage items or Japanese handicrafts, unique and steeped in history.

    ✨ It's a one-of-a-kind piece. What if someone buys it before I do?

    Unfortunately… there won’t be two of them! If you like a product, don’t wait too long. Once sold, it disappears from the shop. But sometimes some tableware may be available in multiple copies!

    🔁 Can I return an item if I change my mind?

    Yes, you have 14 days after receipt to contact us. We will always find a benevolent solution if an item does not suit you.

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    💳 Do you offer installment payments?

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