Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Mujyaki (K12-4308)
Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Mujyaki (K12-4308)
Mujaki is one of Japanese handcraft that we call koekshi in Japanese.
Mujyaki is made by Chie who makes lovely kokeshi.The doll has two buns on her head.The red kimono is painted plums flowers.The work express childish.
Material/Wood
Made in japan
H13.2/ W8.5/D6.5cm
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.