Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Hananouta S (k12-3807)

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$40.00 
SKU: k12-3807

Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Hananouta S (k12-3807)

This kokeshi is "Flower's Song (S)" which is made by Uzaburo that is factory in northwest of Japan. The aesthetic gold and silver plum flower suit its quiet red kimono. It remind us the Haiku of Michizane Sugawara who is historical person in Japan in A.D 903. He composed famous song about plum's smell and coming spring.

Original Title : Hananouta (S) (Meaning : Flower's Song)
Material : Wood (Mizuki)
Origin : Japan
W7/D7/H15.5cm

Kokeshi Dolls are major dolls in Japan which are made from wood.
Their origin was in Edo era (1603A.D. - 1867A.D.) as souvenirs for the injured at hotsprings.
Since then kokeshi craftn's skills to make grains and paint was so developed that kokeshis became ornamental dolls.

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