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Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Arima Fude Kokeshi Calligraphy Brush – 30.5 cm
Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Arima Fude Kokeshi Calligraphy Brush – 30.5 cm
✨ Unique piece — only one available.
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📐 Features
- Origin: Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Period: Shōwa era, estimated 1960-90
- Type / Style: Fude kokeshi (筆こけし) – brush-shaped kokeshi
- Height: 30.5 cm
- Materials: Turned wood, hand-painted, calligraphy
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Decoration:
- Painted landscape of the Arima region
- Handwritten Japanese calligraphy
- Signature: Unsigned
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, no notable flaws
About Fude kokeshi 筆
Fude kokeshi are atypical kokeshi, which appeared in the 20th century, recognizable by their slender shape inspired by the Japanese calligraphy brush (fude).
Unlike traditional Tohoku kokeshi, they do not fall under a codified regional style, but rather a freer production, at the intersection of decorative object, cultivated souvenir, and folk art.
Their development is closely linked to Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, known not only for its springs but also for its brush craftsmanship (有馬筆 – Arima-fude).
🦝 What we love at KOGEDO
- The clear link with Arima Onsen, a great region near Kobe and the tradition of local craftsmanship.
- The brush shape, uncommon in the world of kokeshi
Want to delve deeper into the world of traditional Japanese dolls?
→ Discover all our handmade kokeshi in our KOGEDO collection

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