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KOGEDO

Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Expressive Painted Wooden Daruma – Signed Kawamura Shōji – 8.5cm

Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Expressive Painted Wooden Daruma – Signed Kawamura Shōji – 8.5cm

59 EUR
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    📐 Specifications

    • Origin: Japan, Miyagi Prefecture, discovered in Tokyo Prefecture.
    • Style: Kokeshi Daruma
    • Artisan: Kawamura Shōji (川村 昭治)
    • Period: 1978–1979 (Shōwa 53–54)
    • Material: Turned wood, hand-painted
    • Height: 8.5 cm
    • Condition: Very good vintage condition (slight signs of age on the black parts)

    🎨 About the artisan

    Kawamura Shōji (川村 昭治) is an artisan from Miyagi Prefecture, a region renowned for its kokeshi tradition.
    Active during the Shōwa era, his work is characterized by vibrant and direct painting, strong expressions, and a keen sense of form.

    The base bears:

    • his handwritten signature in kanji (川村),
    • and his personal seal in katakana (カワムラ).

    🧧 Description

    This Daruma kokeshi, carved from light wood and hand-painted, embodies the Daruma figure, a symbol of tenacity, perseverance, and good luck in Japanese culture.

    It perfectly illustrates Kawamura's style: an intense and expressive face, energetic lines, and a striking contrast between the raw wood and the vigorously applied red and black pigments.

    The gaze is piercing, the eyebrows expressive, the mouth taut — a strong, almost theatrical presence, typical of the characterful kokeshi from the late Shōwa period.

    🦝 We like

    • The expressive energy of the face, carved in a direct and sincere style
    • The vintage painting, bold, with colors still intense despite the decades
    • The living testament to Japanese popular craftsmanship of the Shōwa era

    And as Kogechan, our seasoned tanuki says: "A Daruma like they don't make anymore. He judges you, but he supports you."

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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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