Usaburo | Kinshū Kokeshi Doll
'Glossy Autumn'. Handcrafted by Japanese kokeshi artisans, this beautiful kokeshi doll, representing one of the most stunning seasons in Japan, will be sure to bring a smile to your face. It's the perfect gift for a loved one or yourself!
As this is a handmade piece, individual differences in wood patterns and colour may occur.
Specifications
- Made from Mizuki (Giant dogwood)
- H 15cm x W 7cm x Ø 7cm
- Made in Japan
Designer
Usaburo Okamoto, the founder of Usaburo Kokeshi, was born in Shinto in 1917 and started to make kokeshi in 1950. He invented new styles by introducing techniques that use special machines as well as a manufacturing method using a wheel, and combined painting with a brush with carving and poker drawing methods.
At present, the studio has six woodworkers responsible for design, all of whom studied under Usaburo, the founder, and who are enthusiastic about handing down the techniques of kokeshi artisans to the next generation.
