Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Otomesode (k12-3878W)

Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Otomesode (k12-3878W)

The doll wears "Furisode" which unmarried women wear in traditional occasions. The head ribbon and tilted face bring out its loveliness.

Material:Wood(Mizuki)
Origin:Japan
W6/D6/H16 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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