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Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – omiyage style – Nikkô souvenir – 22 cm
Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – omiyage style – Nikkô souvenir – 22 cm
✨ Unique piece — only one available.
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This handcrafted kokeshi is a fine example of an omiyage (お土産 – souvenir) doll typical of the 1950s to 1970s. It comes from Nikkō, an iconic Japanese city renowned for its UNESCO-listed shrines and spectacular landscapes.
🧕 Unique Kokeshi – Omiyage Style (Handcrafted Souvenir)
- Style: Kokeshi souvenir (omiyage)
- Origin: Nikkō, Japan
- Height: 22 cm
- Signature: Stamped under the base (unidentifiable)
- Head: Fully mobile on its axis, a rare and playful feature
- Features:
- Hand-painted body with a waterfall landscape, evoking the natural falls of the region
- Expressive face with black locks and floral decoration on the head
- Partially raw wood with bark, adding a natural and rustic texture
📚 About Omiyage Kokeshi
So-called "omiyage" kokeshi were widely produced between 1950 and 1970, a period when Japanese domestic tourism was booming. These dolls were sold in iconic locations as souvenirs, often depicting local landscapes. Here, the painted waterfall recalls the Kegon, Ryūzu, or Yutaki falls, highly visited natural wonders of Nikkō.
📐 General characteristics
- Material: Hand-painted wood
- Condition: Good vintage condition with natural patina and some signs of age
- Estimated period: 1960s-1970s
🦝 Our opinion
This kokeshi with a mobile head is a charming piece that evokes both the gentleness of popular craftsmanship and the beauty of Japanese landscapes. Its waterfall decor gives it strong regional value, making it an authentic souvenir of Shōwa-era Nikkō.

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