Tall, slender, and quietly elegant, this vintage traditional kokeshi stands 11.5" and carries the understated beauty that defines the best of Japanese folk craft. The artisan who made it remains unknown to us — but the quality of the turning and the care in the painting speak for themselves.
Traditional kokeshi are rooted in the hot spring resort towns of the Tohoku region, where woodworkers crafted them as souvenirs and gifts. Each regional style has its own rules of form and decoration, passed down through family lineages over generations.
Condition: Good. Small scuffs on the head and body.
