kokeshi - Doll - 1980-1990 - Japan
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Description from the seller
Wooden sculptures, original kokeshi dolls, 4 pieces, inscribed "Usaburo" and other items, Japanese traditional crafts
- Short description of the item and its origin
Kokeshi dolls originated in the late Edo period (early 19th century) as wooden dolls made as souvenirs in hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region.
Originally a children's toy, their simple designs and hand-painted decorations gradually came to be appreciated, and they developed into a uniquely Japanese folk art.
Later, creative kokeshi dolls were created that emphasized the artist's individuality, and they are also popular as decorative crafts.
Usaburo Kokeshi is a type of creative kokeshi doll that was started by Okamoto Usaburo during the Showa era.
Based on the traditional shape of kokeshi, it incorporates sophisticated shapes and modern designs and has developed into an ornamental craft.
Today, it is known both domestically and internationally as one of the leading brands of creative kokeshi.
- Dimensions (in cm)
Maximum:Width 9cm Height 20cm
- Weight (in grams)
320~620g
- Shipping method
DHL Express
Thank you,
WAQ WAQ
Seller's Story
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We are based in Kyoto Japan buy and sell shop since 2003, on Catawiki since 2025. We ship items via FedEx, DHL and EMS to worldwide for faster and reliable deliveries.
Wooden sculptures, original kokeshi dolls, 4 pieces, inscribed "Usaburo" and other items, Japanese traditional crafts
- Short description of the item and its origin
Kokeshi dolls originated in the late Edo period (early 19th century) as wooden dolls made as souvenirs in hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region.
Originally a children's toy, their simple designs and hand-painted decorations gradually came to be appreciated, and they developed into a uniquely Japanese folk art.
Later, creative kokeshi dolls were created that emphasized the artist's individuality, and they are also popular as decorative crafts.
Usaburo Kokeshi is a type of creative kokeshi doll that was started by Okamoto Usaburo during the Showa era.
Based on the traditional shape of kokeshi, it incorporates sophisticated shapes and modern designs and has developed into an ornamental craft.
Today, it is known both domestically and internationally as one of the leading brands of creative kokeshi.
- Dimensions (in cm)
Maximum:Width 9cm Height 20cm
- Weight (in grams)
320~620g
- Shipping method
DHL Express
Thank you,
WAQ WAQ
Seller's Story
Thank you for your visiting WAQWAQ store.
We are based in Kyoto Japan buy and sell shop since 2003, on Catawiki since 2025. We ship items via FedEx, DHL and EMS to worldwide for faster and reliable deliveries.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
kokeshi
Period
1980-1990
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Reasonable
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Wood
Width
9 cm
Height
20 cm
