Usaburo Modern Japanese Kokeshi Doll (YOROKOBI - Joy) Made in Japan Collectible Figurines Traditional Crafts Girl in Kimono

Production area: Japan (Gunma)/Material: Natural wood >> (face) Mizuki, (head, body) chestnut Size: W3.54" x H8.27" The astringent red expresses the joy of a mature woman. It is a very popular product with a design elegantly framed with gold on a plum with a unique atmosphere in black. It has a beautiful expression drawn by craftsmen one by one. The chubby torso gives you a feeling of handmade warmth. A kokeshi doll with a very cute bob head. "Usaburo Kokeshi" is a kokeshi doll that Mr. Usaburo Okamoto began producing in Gunma Prefecture in 1950 using new techniques without being tied to conventional techniques and concepts. There are several ways to call kokeshi dolls depending on the region, but it is customary to write "ko" as wood, "ke" as shaving and "shi" as a child. ))is what it means. Feel the warmth and traditional techniques.