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Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage Souvenir お土産 – Tateyama 立山 – 37 cm
Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage Souvenir お土産 – Tateyama 立山 – 37 cm
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📐 Specifications
- Origin: Japan, Tateyama region (立山), unearthed in Hiroshima prefecture
- Period: Shōwa era, circa 1950–1990
- Style: Kokeshi shingata / omiyage souvenir (お土産)
- Artisan: Unidentified, signed "Tateyama"
- Height: 37 cm
- Material: Turned wood, hand-painted, straw coat (mino 蓑)
- Signature: "Tateyama" inscription under the base
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, no major noticeable flaws.
Description
This souvenir kokeshi pays tribute to Tateyama (立山), one of Japan's sacred mountains, famous for its spectacular snowy landscapes. This kokeshi is protected from the cold by a traditional straw coat called mino (蓑), formerly used in rural areas to guard against snow and bad weather.
Its aesthetic directly evokes the world of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, known for its impressive snow walls reaching several meters high in spring. This kokeshi thus embodies the unique atmosphere of these Japanese alpine landscapes, blending tradition and extreme nature.
About omiyage kokeshi
Omiyage kokeshi were artisanal souvenirs sold in Japanese tourist regions during the Shōwa era. Each piece represents an emblematic place, a local specialty, or a striking landscape.
Those related to regions like Tateyama are particularly evocative, as they visually convey the local climate and way of life. Today, they are sought after for their authentic character and their direct link to traditional Japan.
🦝 Our opinion
A kokeshi linked to a magnificent place in Japan: the snowy Tateyama region and its famous route!
Its straw mino coat is original and really highlights its cute face, typical of omiyage kokeshi! An ideal piece for those who have visited the Japanese Alps of Tateyama or for those who dream of going there one day!
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