{"product_id":"modern-kokeshi-doll-by-izumi-oki-copy","title":"Refined Kokeshi Princess by Oki Izumi","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Japanese\u003c\/strong\u003e creative wooden \u003cem\u003ekokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a refined work signed by \u003cem\u003eOki Izumi,\u003c\/em\u003e daughter of the great Master \u003cem\u003eSansaku Sekiguchi\u003c\/em\u003e (1925-2018), considered by many collectors to be the most important \u003cem\u003ekokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEntirely \u003cstrong\u003eengraved\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e, this enchanting kokeshi is titled \u003cstrong\u003e“Princess”\u003c\/strong\u003e (プリンセス \u003cem\u003ePurinsesu\u003c\/em\u003e), meaning “\u003cstrong\u003ePrincess\u003c\/strong\u003e”: a name that, from her hairstyle to her gaze and even her clothing, embodies an idea of \u003cstrong\u003erefinement\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eattention to detail\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estage presence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShe wears a bright ivory kimono, embellished with an elegant motif of \u003cem\u003etea roses\u003c\/em\u003e in soft, powdery tones, somewhere between cream and pink, which are also repeated in her hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA splendid \u003cstrong\u003egolden crown\u003c\/strong\u003e appears on the head: a point of light that completes the ensemble like a jewel, guides the gaze upwards and immediately defines the theme of the Princess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis refined kokeshi doll stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003ewarm caramel-toned\u003c\/strong\u003e hairstyle, enhanced by \u003cstrong\u003esoft curls:\u003c\/strong\u003e a truly unique detail in the world of kokeshi, where hair is most often straight and dark. The curls add a pleasant sensation of softness and “movement,” recalling \u003cstrong\u003esophisticated portrait hairstyles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShe also stands out for her \u003cstrong\u003eblue eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, another unusual detail in kokeshi: the light color gives immediate brightness and makes the expression more “open”, while the long, neat and well-defined eyelashes add depth to the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehigh neck\u003c\/strong\u003e is another element that evokes an elegance from times gone by and gives the figure a more \u003cstrong\u003eformal\u003c\/strong\u003e and “noble” air, as if dressed for an important occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAPANWAVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67822106706174,"sku":"k12-4376","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/0641\/files\/raffinata_kokeshi_originale_giapponese_principessa_di-_oki_izumi_01.jpg?v=1792618585","url":"https:\/\/japanwave.us\/products\/modern-kokeshi-doll-by-izumi-oki-copy","provider":"JAPANWAVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}