{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-sosaku-signee-kisaku-13cm","title":"Vintage Japanese kokeshi - Creative Sōsaku 創作 style – Kisaku 季作 – 13.5 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"137\" data-start=\"116\" data-section-id=\"vkydkz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, discovered in Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa era (approx. 1960–1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kokeshi sōsaku (創作こけし) – creative kokeshi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kisaku (季作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned and engraved wood, natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japanese signature painted under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition; sound wood, beautiful patina, light signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"485\" data-section-id=\"n5pfwr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artisan: Kisaku (季作)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eKisaku (季作) is a \u003cstrong\u003ekokeshi sōsaku\u003c\/strong\u003e artisan whose pieces are highly \u003cstrong\u003esought after\u003c\/strong\u003e today, yet almost no biographical information is available about him.\u003cbr data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eOne of those artists recognized more for their works than their history — \u003cstrong\u003eA mystery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"858\"\u003eHis name, \u003cstrong data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"867\"\u003e季作\u003c\/strong\u003e, can be translated as \u003cem data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"896\"\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003ecreation of the seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e”\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eHis kokeshi are distinguished by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1012\" data-section-id=\"13ac6pm\"\u003efrequent use of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003ewood engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1120\" data-start=\"1065\" data-section-id=\"1korq6s\"\u003eparticular attention to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003ekimono patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1121\" data-section-id=\"irq207\"\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003eplay of textures\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives relief to simple shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003eOne often finds designs that evoke nature and the seasons, in a style that is both understated and very lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1312\" data-section-id=\"195fyw8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eThe face is simple with a gentle expression and a lovely smile that gives it a very cute look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003eThe dense, black \u003cstrong data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003eokappa-style\u003c\/strong\u003e hairstyle, typical of creative kokeshi, creates a strong contrast with the natural wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003eThe kimono here is entirely made with \u003cstrong\u003eengraving\u003c\/strong\u003e. The patterns are carved into the material, which gives relief and catches the light differently depending on the angle. This is where the piece truly shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eThe patina is beautiful, natural, with just enough signs of age to remind us that this is a true antique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1941\" data-section-id=\"4eem1w\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eA sosaku kokeshi as we love them: an \u003cstrong\u003eultra kawaii\u003c\/strong\u003e (cute) face, beautiful work on the kimono, and a sought-after artist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2825\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to discover other unique pieces?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53385081651539,"sku":"K90","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-sosaku-kisaku-poupee-japonaise-bois-kimono-grave-artisanat..jpg?v=1775041178","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-sosaku-signee-kisaku-13cm","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}