What is Kokeshi Kokeshi is a Japanese wooden doll, hand-made from wood with no arms or legs. There are two types of Kokeshi; ‘伝統こけし Traditional Kokeshi’ and ‘創作こけし Creative Kokeshi’. “伝統こけし Traditional Kokeshi” is a folk art specially produced in the Tohoku region that occurred in the latter half of the Edo period, using the same techniques handed over from masters to pupils. “創作こけし Creative Kokeshi” is modeled by the author’s individual free ideas and is produced using original techniques. The trend was riding since 1947 after World War II. Since 1954, the Prime Minister’s Award has been awarded to the best work of ‘the creative Kokeshi doll’ contest. Since then, creative activities have become more active and the work of famous artists have been evaluated as unique arts and crafts. About this Kokeshi This 近代創作こけし modern creative Kokeshi doll is called ‘飛翔 Hisho‘ and it was created by an award-winning artist ‘卯三郎 Usaburo‘. ‘飛翔 Hisho‘ means ‘fly high in the sky’. The doll wears a pink Kimono and Japanese crane birds are drawn with some cherry blossoms. Her smile is innocent and cute too! Would you like Furoshiki gift wrapping? Furoshiki are Japanese traditional wrapping cloths. It is an eco-friendly gift wrapping; the receiver can re-use it to use it as a table cloth or Furoshiki bag (make a bag with knots without sewing). We can do gift wrapping with Furoshiki for you! 1. Have a look at 70 Furoshiki from here, 90cm Furoshiki from here or 104cm Furoshiki from here. 2. Add it to your cart (Get a 10% discount with a coupon code ‘furoshiki10’ in your cart) 3. Write in the order note that it is a gift and you would like Furoshiki gift wrapping.
