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Wooden artistic kokeshi from the Usaburo Kokeshi Workshop, Showa period circa the 1970s, a designer piece with a bun hairstyle and a helmet-like cap, featuring a dark carbonized kimono with hand-painted red and white ume blossoms, in good condition and without the original box; Brand: Japanese Kokeshi dolls.
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This piece originates from the Usaburo Kokeshi Workshop—one of Japan's most renowned studios—founded by a master artisan who defined the craft during the Showa era and was a multiple recipient of the Prime Minister's Award.
Era: A vintage piece from the Showa period (circa 1970s). It is a creative "artistic" kokeshi rather than a traditional folk-style doll, representing an original work by the artist.
Design Features: It showcases a signature "bun" hairstyle and a large, helmet-like wooden cap that partially conceals a modest, delicate face; the doll features long eyelashes and the gentle, reserved expression of a young maiden.
Motifs: The kimono section is crafted from dark, carbonized wood and hand-painted with red and white plum blossoms (*ume*). In Japanese culture, the plum blossom is the first flower to bloom in early spring, signifying the arrival of spring after a cold winter and symbolizing renewal and resilience; it also echoes the theme of "Koi-gokoro" (romantic feelings), representing the innocent, budding stirrings of love.
This piece originates from the Usaburo Kokeshi Workshop—one of Japan's most renowned studios—founded by a master artisan who defined the craft during the Showa era and was a multiple recipient of the Prime Minister's Award.
Era: A vintage piece from the Showa period (circa 1970s). It is a creative "artistic" kokeshi rather than a traditional folk-style doll, representing an original work by the artist.
Design Features: It showcases a signature "bun" hairstyle and a large, helmet-like wooden cap that partially conceals a modest, delicate face; the doll features long eyelashes and the gentle, reserved expression of a young maiden.
Motifs: The kimono section is crafted from dark, carbonized wood and hand-painted with red and white plum blossoms (*ume*). In Japanese culture, the plum blossom is the first flower to bloom in early spring, signifying the arrival of spring after a cold winter and symbolizing renewal and resilience; it also echoes the theme of "Koi-gokoro" (romantic feelings), representing the innocent, budding stirrings of love.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Japanese Kokeshi dolls
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Wood
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