Usaburo Japanese Kokeshi Doll, Asuka's Red Kimono

Usaburo Japanese Kokeshi Doll, Asuka's Red Kimono
- Authentic Usaburo kokeshi doll
- Handcrafted wood
- Made in japan
Traditional kokeshi dolls originated in northern japan during the middle of the Edo period around 300 years ago. It is said that artisans who were skilled in woodworking began crafting these hand-carved and painted wooden dolls to sell to people who were visiting the many hot springs in the region. These traditional kokeshi dolls were usually made of a cylindrical, slender piece of wood with a round head. The body of the doll was usually painted with a floral design and the head with thin lines to resemble a face. Kokeshi doll artisans followed this orthodox design for several centuries. In the mid-1940's, a new type of kokeshi crafting began to emerge that allowed the craftsperson more freedom in creating different shapes and designs, as well as using different paint colors. One of the leading craftsmen of this kokeshi revival was Usaburo Okamoto. Usaburo Okamoto, the founder of Usaburo Kokeshi in Gunma prefecture, began making kokeshi dolls in 1950. Over time, Usaburo Okamoto not only expressed himself through his craft by using many different shapes, styles and colors, but he also pioneered new production methods to help modernize the art of kokeshi crafting. He remains one of the most well respected kokeshi artisans to this day.
Country USA
Brand Usaburo Kokeshi
Manufacturer Usaburo
Binding Kitchen
ItemPartNumber 590-223
Model 590-223
Color Red
Size 5 inches tall
UPCs 812594020285
EANs 0812594020285
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Usaburo Kokeshi
Manufacturer	Usaburo
Binding	Kitchen
ItemPartNumber	590-223
Model	590-223
Color	Red
Size	5 inches tall
UPCs	812594020285
EANs	0812594020285
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Usaburo Japanese Kokeshi Doll, Asuka's Red Kimono

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