Naruko Kokeshi Dolls, black, 27cm, Kokeshi no OKAJIN, Okazaki Yasuo
Naruko kokeshi dolls are painted in austere shades of black ink.
The 27cm size is a gem that shows off every detail of Yasuo Okazaki's traditional craftsmanship.
Naruko-style kokeshi dolls are one of the most popular types of kokeshi dolls. It is said to have been born in the late Edo period to early Meiji period in the Naruko hot spring in Miyagi, Tohoku.
Naruko kokeshi dolls make a "squeaky" wooden sound when the head is turned. The head is not fixed but fitted into the body with a moderate tightness, which is a highly sophisticated technique of craftsmen.
The figure is characterized by the tension of the shoulders and hem.
The slightly constricted body is decorated with a chrysanthemum pattern.
The figure is cute, like a little girl with her kimono sash tied high.
She is a Japanese beauty with a gentle face, and her head is depicted with bangs, two bunches of hair, and a red hair ornament.
| Product Details |
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| Materials |
Mizuki wood (Gunma Prefecture)
Waxing
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| Head |
bleached wood
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| Height |
Approx. 27.5 cm
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| Width |
Head: approx. 8.2 cm
Body: approx. 6.8 cm
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| Weight |
Approx. 550g
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| Production |
Okazaki Yasuo(Kokeshi no OKAJIN)
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| Certification |
Traditional Craftsman
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| Producing Country |
Japan
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*The face is bleached wood. It will slowly (3-5 months) return to its natural color, but you can enjoy its smooth skin.
*All products are made of natural wood and handmade. Although we produce the same product as the sample, each product is unique in color, shape, wood surface, and expression.
*Please note that there are individual differences.
