Kokeshi Doll Figurines set of two pieces traditional Japanese handcrafted decor pieces of handmade Kokeshi wooden dolls originally made as toys for children, the finely etched and hand painted details of this dolls is stunning these collectible Kokeshi Doll Figurines are in pre-owned condition with minor scuffs and handling visible.
The information provided below is courtesy of Wikipedia:
"Kokeshi doll’s shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under eleven types, the most dominant type is the Naruko variety originally made in the Miyagi Prefecture, which can also be found in Akita, Iwate, and Yamagata Prefectures. The Main Street of the Naruko Onsen is known as Kokeshi Street and has shops which are operated by the Kokeshi".
Fun detail: Kokeshi dolls have been used as an inspiration for the style of Nintendo's digital avatars, called ”Miis”, which are created and customized by players. Their appearance has become the symbol of the platform's overall aesthetic
Product Details
Brand Name: Hand Made
Item Type: Figurines
Quantity: 2
Color: Multi
Condition: Vintage Good
Materials: Wood
• Large Doll: 5.5” tall 3” in diam.
• Small Doll: 4.5” tall 2.5 diam.
Manufacturing Origin: Japan
SKU Number: CFIG107
