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It is said to have originated in the Tohoku region (Northeast Japan) where they were made by lathe-craftsmen. Around the middle of the Edo Period (1603 - 1867), settled down near the many spas (onsen) found in the Tohoku region, making wooden bowls and trays for sell to the visitors at the spas. They also start to make the Kokeshi dolls that people will bring back as gifts.
Today they remain a traditional hand made toy, but more often you to decorate a desk, a piece of furniture or a shelf.
Taking on this tradition, the kokeshi we have selected for you are made and hand painted in Japan, in Gunma Prefecture.
Kokeshi doll - A refuge from the rain - Amayadori Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 14 cm (about 5.6 inches) Head diameter: 6 cm (about 2.4 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Ameagari: After the rain Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 16 cm (about 6.4 inches) Head diameter: 8 cm (about 3.2 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Aiko - Love and Happiness Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 24 cm (about 9.45 inches) Head diameter: 11.5 cm (about 4.53 inches) Material: dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Ajisai Warabe Young hydrangeas Girl.Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 13 cm (about 5.12 inches) Head diameter: 5.3 cm (about 2.08 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Butterfly - Chôchô Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 15 cm (about 5.90 inches) Head diameter: 7.5 cm (about 2.95 inches)Material: dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Candid - Mushin Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 18.5 cm (about 7.4 inches) Head diameter: 8.5 cm (about 3.4 inches) Material: dogwood
Kokeshi Doll - Cherry blossoms Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 14 cm (5.6 inches) Head diameter: 7 cm (2.8 inches) Material: - Body : Dogwood - Head : Chestnut tree - Face : Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Childish heart Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 20.5 cm (about 8.2 inches) Head diameter: 9 cm (about 3.6 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Hana no Michi - The path of flowers Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 20 cm (about 7.87 inches) Head diameter: 5,5 cm (about 2.16 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Hanadayori The word "Hanadayori" is use for tidings of cherry blossoms. Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 14 cm (about 5.8 inches) Head diameter: 6.5 cm (about 2.5 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Heave-Ho ! - Woman She wears the same clothes that people carrying the portable shrine during festivals. They cry "Wasshoi !" (Heave-Ho) to give themselves strength. Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 14.5 cm (about 5.8 inches) Head diameter: 7.5 cm (about 3 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Innocence Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan).Height: 12 cm (about 4,7 inches)Head diameter: 6.5 cm (about 2.6 inches)Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Izumino Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 20 cm (about 8 inches) Head diameter: 8 cm (about 3.2 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Mai (the Dance) Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 15 cm (about 5.9 inches) Head diameter: 6.8 cm (about 2.68 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Michiyuki A michiyuki is a coat type kimono jacket worn by women over their kimono on cold or rainy days. This lovely kokeshi doll is wearing such a michiyuki, adorned with flowers and autumnal colors. Its two layers of clothing wood gives to the doll a nice volume and a great impression of depth. Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture...
Kokeshi doll - Miss happiness - Gokigen Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 13.5 cm (about 5.4 inches) Diameter: 10.5 cm (about 4.2 inches) Material: dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Momotarô Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 11.5 cm (about 4.6 inches) Head diameter: 5.8 cm (about 2.3 inches) Material: Dogwood Momotarô is one of the most famous Japanese tales character. In Japanese, Momo means peach, and Taro is a suffix often added to the eldest son names in the family. The story goes like...
Kokeshi doll - Mount Fuji Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 19 cm (about 7.6 inches) Head diameter: 7 cm (about 2.8 inches) Material:- Head: Chestnut tree- Body and Face: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Ribbon Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 14.5 cm (about 5.8 inches) Head diameter: 6.5 cm (about 2.6 inches) Material: - Body : Dogwood - Face : Dogwood - Head : Chestnut tree
Kokeshi doll - Sakura - Cherry blossoms Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 15 cm (about 5.90 inches) Head diameter: 7.5 cm (about 2.95 inches)Material: dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Sakura fragrances Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 13 cm (about 5.3 inches) Head diameter: 7 cm (about 2.8 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Samourai Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 12 cm (about 4.8 inches) Head diameter: 5.8 cm (about 2.3 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Samourai in armor Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 10.5 cm (about 4.2 inches) Head diameter: 6.5cm (about 2.6 inches) Material: Dogwood
Kokeshi doll - Shiawase - Happiness Made and hand painted in Gunma prefecture (Japan). Height: 17 cm (about 6.8 inches) Head diameter: 10 cm (about 4 inches) Material: dogwood
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