Easily the most striking version these days is the kokeshi airplane, created in 2015. Described as “weird but cute,” this kokeshi has been officially recognized by the Miyagi Prefectural Tourism ...
A Japanese artisan demonstrates the skill needed to produce kokeshi. A Japanese artisan demonstrates the skill needed to produce kokeshi. The family of Teruyuki Hiraga has been making kokeshi, or ...
Kokeshi dolls are traditional Japanese wooden figures that originated in the Tohoku region almost 150 years ago. Crafted without arms or legs, they feature a trunk and head adorned with delicate ...
'Kokeshi' are charming traditional wooden dolls, the simple, colorful design representing a young girl wearing a kimono. This craft originated in the Tohoku region, where 11 distinct 'kokeshi' ...