Kokeshi doll

Traditional japanese wooden doll. News: ◦ material(s): wood. ◦ color(s): black, beige and bluish. ◦ height: 13cm. ◦ width: 4.5cm. ◦ origin(s): made in japan by artist usaburo okamoto. Note: second-hand object bearing some signs of wear (see photos) Do you know japanese kokeshi dolls. These beautiful traditional wooden dolls come from the province of tōhoku in japan. They all take the same shape: a cylindrical body and a large spherical head reminiscent of a keel. However, there is no single kokeshi doll that is identical. Each of them is carved and painted by hand which makes this object unique. This refined wooden object will find its place in an interior that appreciates asia, handmade objects or those imbued with the warmth of wood. It will be placed on a fireplace apron, a wooden tv stand or on a bedside table. It can also find its place in a child's room. Handmade in japan, painted wood and minimalist spirit this doll is a collector's toy and a good idea for an original second-hand gift! The craftsman who created this doll inscribed his name on the back of the object.