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Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage お土産 – Mount Fuji & Lake Region – 24cm

Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage お土産 – Mount Fuji & Lake Region – 24cm

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    📐 Features

    Origin: Japan, found in Fukuoka Prefecture.
    Material: Turned wood, partial natural bark, handcrafted paint.
    Style: Omiyage お土産
    Artisan: Unknown
    Estimated period: 1950s–1980s
    Height: approx. 24 cm
    Condition: good vintage condition, well-preserved paint

    Description

    This kokeshi is a typical souvenir from the Fuji regions, where travelers would buy these small hand-painted pieces after a walk around the lakes.
    The birch body, still partially covered with bark, provides a rustic texture that contrasts with the central scene: a calm and majestic Fuji, reflected in a lake, as seen in Kawaguchi or Saiko.

    The 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.

    About omiyage kokeshi

    Omiyage kokeshi were sold in train stations, inns, and hot springs across Japan between the 1950s and 1970s.
    Unlike traditional kokeshi, they often depicted an iconic location: mountains, onsen, waterfalls, or, as here, Mount Fuji.
    Each piece was painted locally by artisans, which explains the great diversity of styles and their unique popular charm.

    Today, they are sought after for their spontaneously regional aspect, their simple aesthetic, and the fragment of bygone Japan they convey.

    🦝 Our opinion

    Omiyage Kokeshi are always very nice and remind us of our travel memories. And we must admit, Mount Fuji, it's cliché but so beautiful, we love it!

    Want to delve deeper into the world of traditional Japanese dolls?
    → Discover all our handmade kokeshi in our KOGEDO collection

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    📦 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.

    🔐 Is the payment secure?

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    💳 Do you offer installment payments?

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    This option is automatically offered at checkout if your order is eligible.