Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Amayadori (k12-3877)

Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Amayadori (k12-3877)

Big eyes and red Kimono are lovely but the appearance with the unbrellal is very impressive above all.

Original Title:Amayadori (Meaning:Taking shelter from rain)
Material:Wood(Mizuki)

Origin:Japan
W7.5/D6/H13.5 cm

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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