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Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Shingata style – signed Takeshi 武志 – 24.5 cm

Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Shingata style – signed Takeshi 武志 – 24.5 cm

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    📐 Characteristics

    • Origin: Japan, found in Tokyo Prefecture
    • Estimated period: Shōwa era, probably 1960-1980
    • Style: Kokeshi shingata 新型こけし – reinterpreted traditional form
    • Artisan: Takeshi 武志
    • Motifs: Japanese camellias tsubaki 椿, red and black decoration
    • Distinction: label 全日本こけしコンクール, Shiroishi National Kokeshi Contest
    • Material: turned wood, traditional paint, glossy finish
    • Height: 24.5 cm
    • Signature: handwritten signature under the base, 武志
    • Condition: Very good vintage condition, no notable defects, very well preserved

    The artisan: Takeshi 武志

    This kokeshi is signed Takeshi 武志, a Japanese artisan whose signature appears under the base, hand-painted in black ink. He remains mysterious with very little information about him.

    His work is part of the world of shingata kokeshi 新型こけし, also called "modern" or reinterpreted kokeshi. This trend appeared in post-war Japan, when artisans began to move away from strictly traditional regional forms to offer freer silhouettes, while retaining the fundamentals of kokeshi: turned wood, hand-painted decoration, and great expressive sobriety.

    Here we find a beautiful combination:

    A beautiful shape in a Naruko/Sakunami style,
    a round head with a soft and stylized face typical of shingata kokeshi,
    a very well executed floral decoration around the Japanese camellia tsubaki 椿,

    Label 全日本こけしコンクール

    This kokeshi still has its original label from the 全日本こけしコンクール, the All Japan Kokeshi Contest, organized in Shiroishi.

    The central mention 優秀品 means excellence prize or excellence product. At the bottom of the label, 入賞作品 indicates an award-winning work.

    This label is a real bonus for collectors: it highlights the quality of the piece and strengthens its interest in a collection of authentic Japanese kokeshi, especially for fans of shingata kokeshi and award-winning pieces.

    🦝 We love

    A beautiful kokeshi shingata signed Takeshi 武志, bright and full of sweetness. We love its peaceful face, typical of modern Japanese kokeshi, its large, very well-made red tsubaki camellias.

    It tells a story with the label from the Shiroishi National Kokeshi Contest, with the mention 優秀品, making it an even more special piece for collectors!

    Want to discover other unique pieces?

    → Discover all our artisan kokeshi in our KOGEDO collection

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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?

    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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