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UNCOMMON & BEAUTIFUL Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Doll

This vintage Japanese Kokeshi Dolls is gorgeous. One look and you'll see that her amazing silhouette and expertly painted kimono could only be done by an expert kokeshi doll artisan. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this doll!!! Buy her here

RARE & CUTE kokeshi by Award-Winning artisan, Isao Sasaki

Within the world of traditional kokeshi, some artisans have been "breaking the mold" and therefore aren't officially classified as "dento" kokeshi artisans. This group is often referred to as "Shin-gata" or "new style," and their designs reflect a fusion of traditional and creative kokeshi styles.

This purple doll with big eyes has the traditional Yajiro-style cap, but also has flowers carved into its head and torso. It's by acclaimed contemporary artisan Isao Sasaki, who has won major awards at the All-Japan Kokeshi Competition at least half-a-dozen times.

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Darling Vintage Kokeshi with Floral Kimono

 

 

A lovely example of a super-cute vintage wooden kokeshi doll, hand-carved and hand-painted in Japan in 1971 (base is annotated with date: Showa 54, February 28. Showa 54=1971).

Nice traditional design with a bit of mid-century modern flavor thrown in.

Approximate dimensions:
Height: 20 cm (8 inches)