Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Kimono, 1970s

Description

Beautiful, stylized creative (sosaku) kokeshi doll adorned with a kimono featuring a floral motif.

Dimensions: height 24 cm, diameter 9 … more Beautiful, stylized creative (sosaku) kokeshi doll adorned with a kimono featuring a floral motif.

Dimensions: height 24 cm, diameter 9 cm. Not signed, in good condition with slight signs of use.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a flower motif or painted design. These dolls originated in northern Japan and are often handmade from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, and each region in Japan may have its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for good luck and are sometimes given as gifts. less