It is said to have originated in the latter part of the Edo period, when it was made as a souvenir from hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region. It seems that the leading theory of the birth of kokeshi dolls is that woodworkers (kijishi) who sawed wood in the mountains and made bowls and trays started making them as souvenirs for children to sell at hot spring resorts. At that time, ornaments made with red dye were popular as amulets and good luck charms, so red kokeshi dolls, which are cute and play with children, spread throughout the country as toys that protect happiness. Please allow for slight variations due to amateur measurements. Flower and Lines Red &Green Lines and so on. We try to make the product photos as close to the actual color as possible, but please understand that there may be some differences. The color of the actual product may differ depending on your monitor settings and other settings. Care:Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not touch it with wet hands. EX-: Excellent Minus: There is evidence of use, and there are noticeable blemishes or damage. Because it is a natural material, it may have small scratches, holes, color fading, distortion, etc. Condition/Grading Policy: M NM EX EX- VG. M: Mint/Unused: A new or unused item – package was opened. NM: Near Mint: Little evidence of use. EX: Excellent: Evidence of use, but there are no noticeable or significant blemishes or damage. VG: Very Good: Item shows signs of wear; there are many blemishes; or, there is a missing part. About Importer’s Obligation. Thank you for your understanding. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Japanese\Dolls”. The seller is “zen_japan_gallery” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
- Featured Refinements: Kokeshi Doll
- Material: Wood
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Culture: Japanese
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
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