We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- Usaburo Kokeshi (卯三郎, 1917–2009) was a renowned Japanese kokeshi doll craftsman from Gunma Prefecture. He founded Usaburo Kokeshi in 1950 and became known for modernizing traditional wooden dolls by introducing creative designs, vibrant colors, and innovative techniques. His work helped popularize kokeshi both in Japan and abroad, making him one of the most influential figures in the craft. . This original kokeshi doll features a camellia pattern and was produced at the Okamoto Usaburo Workshop. This design is known under series titles such as "Winter Camellia" and "Spring Poem," and is a representative work that won the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award at the All-Japan Kokeshi Competition. Product Details Artist: First-generation Usaburo Origin: Crafted in a workshop at the foot of Mount Haruna in Gunma Prefecture. Gunma Prefecture is one of Japan's leading producers of modern kokeshi. Features: While using traditional potter's wheel techniques, this modern "original kokeshi" features a free-flowing design. The design features a young girl with a bob haircut and a gentle expression. The body is hand-painted with vibrant red and white camellia flowers on a base that showcases the beautiful wood grain. Camellias bloom in winter and are considered auspicious flowers that herald the arrival of spring. The head is made of Mizuki wood, and the body is mainly made of Zelkova or wild cherry wood, with different natural woods being used depending on the design of the kokeshi doll. 25*9*9cm Total 799g (G0983)