Bring a piece of Japanese heritage into your home with this exquisite Sosaku (Creative) Kokeshi doll 1960s-1970s.
Unlike mass-produced figurines, this piece celebrates the raw beauty of nature by retaining the original tree bark on the shoulders and base, creating a stunning contrast with the polished, honey-toned wood of the torso.
The body serves as a canvas for elegant hand-painted calligraphy, featuring a poetic tribute to a local Japanese landscape. Below the script, a delicate hand-painted scene depicts a serene mountain or hot spring village, making this not just a doll, but a piece of storytelling folk art.
The text on the doll is written in a fluid, artistic style often found on souvenirs from the Tohoku region. It translates roughly as:
"The flowing water is cool and refreshing at Akakura Bridge; seeing you there, my heart was captured. A memory of Akakura Onsen Town."
Akakura Onsen (赤倉温泉): This identifies the doll as a commemorative piece from the famous Akakura Hot Springs.
Dimensions:
Height: 45cm
Width: 13cm
Depth:13cm
UK mainland delivery is available at the checkout with this order.
