{"title":"Kokeshi Dolls","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese Kokeshi Dolls Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA unique collection of authentic Japanese Kokeshi dolls from the 1950s through the 2000s, primarily featuring rare Creative Kokeshi models. Each doll was meticulously crafted by skilled Japanese wood artisans, combining traditional techniques with contemporary creative freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe collection's distinctive philosophy focuses on creating \"families\" and \"pairs\" - carefully curated matches based on style, artist, or shared aesthetics. 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Born in Fukushima, Watanabe-san studied under Traditional Yajirou Master Sato, Tatsuo of Miyagi Prefecture. Arguably, the most popular and prolific of the 20th\/c Sosaku Kokeshi artists, he began his craft in the early 1950s. His most famous Kokeshi themes are that of ‘innocence’ (Mushin), and his doll entitled: Chigo Zakura (Cherry Blossom Child) won the Minister’s Award and was presented to the Beatles in 1965, after their appearance in Japan with Sir Joseph Lockwood, Chairman of EMI Record Distributors, England. A multiple award winner from 1963-1981 in Kokeshi competitions around the world (Prime Minister's prizes for the works of \"Chigozskura\" in 1963 and \"Shojo\" in 1981), along with numerous prizes by the Modern Kokeshi Artist Association and JETRO. He held two exhibitions in Japan and was exempt from the examination of the All Japan Kokeshi Contest, a Member of the Nippon Kokeshi Artistic Handicraft Association. His works are permanently exhibited at the Nuremberg Toy Museum in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266899067138,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi021.jpg?v=1769682509"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-025","title":"Kokeshi 025","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266899263746,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi025.jpg?v=1769682512"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-026","title":"Kokeshi 026","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266899362050,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi026.jpg?v=1769682514"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-027","title":"Kokeshi 027","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266901065986,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi027.jpg?v=1769682516"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-028","title":"Kokeshi 028","description":"\u003ch6\u003eTwo dolls set by Tanak Akitsune (1970) \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eon the left 34cm (extra large Doll) \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe on the right 25cm \u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266901688578,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi028.jpg?v=1769682518"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-030","title":"Kokeshi 030","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266903294210,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi030.jpg?v=1769682521"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-031","title":"Kokeshi 031","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266903359746,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi031.jpg?v=1769682524"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-032","title":"Kokeshi 032","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266904310018,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi032.jpg?v=1769682525"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-034","title":"Kokeshi 034","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266905489666,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi034.jpg?v=1769682529"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-037","title":"Kokeshi 035","description":"\u003ch6\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Tsujita, Ryozo  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\"Kusabue\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e| 1923-D\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003elarge \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\"Kusabue\" : 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmall  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Kusabue\" : 15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBorn in Odawara City, Tsujita-san was drafted into the military during WWII, and was held captive in a Siberian Labor Camp in the Soviet Union until sometime in the late 1950s. Attempting to recover his lost youth, perhaps, Ryozo began making Sosaku dolls in 1959 inspired by the woodwork of Hakone craftsmen. He opened his studio and practiced his woodworking arts in his hometown of Odawara, where he began to make Kokeshi in 1963, an effort to make up for the loss of his childhood, and where he resided until his death. He was a member of the Modern Kokeshi Craft Artist Association and was a member of the Handicraft Society. A multi-award winner, he won the coveted Prime Minister’s Award in 1981. He is one of fifty, (50), local Sosaku artists featured in a small museum in nearby Hakone.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMany of his pieces are differently treated, with the natural contrasting head, and the natural grooved and stained body. He illustrates obi, inset into the doll with a hemp motif, (In early times, “asa” was an important source of cloth, and hemp leaves formed the basis of a variety of hemp patterns). History tells us that the ‘God of Hemp’ is revered at Oasahiko Shrine in Tokushima. He also broke the tradition of one turned and undulating form and began to make dolls using multiple bulbous parts that compose the body and head, utilizing different woods to express the desired detail. He additionally renders spring with cherry blossoms, wheat, trees, and stars to give character to his dolls. He seems to enjoy the rendering of long flowing unbound hair, (taregami), and details such as the inlay of silver motifs on the body. And finally it is unusual to see a doll made of three bulbous forms that compose the body and head, utilizing different woods to express the desired detail.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266908700930,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi035.jpg?v=1769682530"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-036","title":"Kokeshi 036","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266909421826,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi036.jpg?v=1769682533"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-37","title":"Kokeshi 037","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo work Set by Masao Watanabe (on the left 16cm) and Tanaka Akitusne. (on the right 19cm) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266911387906,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi037.jpg?v=1769682534"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-039","title":"Kokeshi 039","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266912698626,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi039.jpg?v=1769682538"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-040","title":"Kokeshi 040","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"itemInformation__itemName\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal Kokeshi Doll by Takashi Yoshida, Ise, 27cm tall, Prime Minister's Award-winning artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003e Height: 27 cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 11 cm\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the artisan: Yes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003eYear: 1980+-\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"collection-hero__title\"\u003eYoshida Takashi 吉田 多加志 (1948-2007)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-hero__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eYoshida Takashi was a renowned kokeshi master and has won several important awards including the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Prime Minister's Award\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eHe was born in in Kiryu City, Gunma prefecture in June 1948. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe studies studied Design at the the Textile Department of Prefectural Kiryu Technical High School. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAfter graduation, he first worked for a company. In 1953, at the age of 30, he started his apprenticeship under Master Inosuke Kobayashi. He \u003cspan\u003eproduced some very rare and exclusive Kokeshi Art where a dialog is formed between the the natural wood gains and the design of the kokeshi. Some of these Kokeshi are very realistic sculptures of ladies or childern. Art very distinct from his peers. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266915221762,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi040.jpg?v=1769682539"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-042","title":"Kokeshi 042","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsaburo Original Kokeshi Doll \"Poem of the Mountains\" Approximately 27cm tall Additional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsaburo Okamoto | the First Generation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e　\u003c\/span\u003eFounder of Usaburo Kokeshi. Born in Shinto Village, Gunma Prefecture in 1917.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e　\u003c\/span\u003eAfter working with artificial stone and metal crafts, he began manufacturing kokeshi dolls in 1950.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e　\u003c\/span\u003eSoon after, in addition to brush painting, which was the mainstream technique at the time, he developed a technique of carving and baking to create a three-dimensional effect, and established the prototype for the Usaburo Kokeshi dolls of today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e　\u003c\/span\u003eHe worked diligently on research to prevent wood from cracking, and succeeded in making kokeshi dolls out of wood that had been considered unsuitable for processing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e　\u003c\/span\u003eHis masterpiece, “Kantsubaki (Camellia in the winter)”, which features his favorite camellia flower on a beautiful zelkova wood grain, was honored to be purchased by the Emperor Showa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e　\u003c\/span\u003eIn 1979, he established a mass-production system combining handwork and machines, and since then, he has grown his studio to become the largest producer of kokeshi dolls in Japan, and he remained active until his death in July 2009 at the age of 91.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266918924546,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi042.jpg?v=1769682543"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-049","title":"Kokeshi 049","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eSansaku  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSekiguchi. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Sekiguchi, Sansaku | 1925-\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSekiguchi-san began his artistic career as a Japanese painter. While his Kokeshi are considered very modern, Sansaku trained as a traditional artist from 1951 to 1957, before focusing on Sosaku Kokeshi when in 1958 he devoted himself entirely to creating Sosaku Kokeshi. Sekiguchi-san is the only artist who has been certified as a ‘Master of Modern Kokeshi’ by the Japanese Government and has won awards for more than 50 of his dolls.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHe opened his museum in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo. Born in Shibukawa city in Gunma-ken, Sansaku and his two sons, Toa and Toshio, his daughter Izumi, and his son-in-law, have produced many award-winning dolls. One of his dolls is on permanent display at the Kerkira Oriental Art Museum in Greece. Along with fellow Sosaku Kokeshi artist Watanabe Masao, he no longer has to submit his work for pre-juried exhibitions. In 2008, Sansaku received the Contemporary Master Craftsman Oju Medal of Honor.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSekiguchi-san has handsomely articulated his abilities as a master wood carver and skilled painter with a wide range of subject matter and forms. These range from Kokeshi reminiscent of ancient clay tomb gardens called ‘Haniwa”, and pay tribute to earlier conceptual representations of the human form throughout the Japanese culture. Seen in his dolls are stylized flowers including cherry blossoms, celestial forms such as stars, Noh dancers, geisha, fishermen, and tattooed motifs seen throughout the Ainu, Geisha, sailors applying them as protection against sea monsters and the Yakuza who were sent to prison where they were marked with ink to identify them. A variety of costumes illustrated in his pieces are authentic to the individual he is representing, as well as the headdress such as the simulated bamboo fisherman’s hat or a Buddhist kasa (hat). The use of Chatter Work on the body’s form is exceptional.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266919874818,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi049.jpg?v=1769682543"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-052","title":"Kokeshi 052","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266920988930,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi052.jpg?v=1769682547"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-053","title":"Kokeshi 053","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Takamizawa, Kazuo | 1927\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRare find, about 28cm tall\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTakamizawa-san began making Sosaku Kokeshi in 1948 having lived in Takasaki City, in Gunma Prefecture, and opened his studio considered the center of modern Creative Kokeshi doll making. There is no further information on Kazuo but as historians and collectors we felt it was most important to represent all Sosaku Kokeshi artists, whether or not the artist has a written account of his or her life. Each shows the diversity of this cultural specialization and the creative work produced by this artist. Since 1971, his dolls have received numerous awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize when a doll named Akane, (included in the images of his works) was recognized for his accomplishment. In 1983, Kazoo was elected a representative of the Gunma Kokeshi Artistic Hall of Fame.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHis early 1950-60 dolls were left undecorated except for minimal wood burning and incising of camellia blossoms on Enju wood, (Pagoda tree) which he dearly loved because of the wood graining giving dimension to his dolls as well as a rich, deep color. He began creating more colorful, brightly decorated dolls in the 1970’s. As with most of his dolls, the hair adds further detail through the lathe-turned form, carved and stained. Additionally, on several dolls that were short and tall, he added a classic black hair treatment with a ‘bob’, (Mage), as a separate piece. His designs can be delicately rendered in black pigment or thickly painted white blossoms floating on the body, adding a beautiful seasonal effect to the body.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266922692866,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi053.jpg?v=1769682548"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-054","title":"Kokeshi 054","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266923577602,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi054.jpg?v=1769682552"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-055","title":"Kokeshi 055","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266931966210,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi055.jpg?v=1769682553"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-056","title":"Kokeshi 056","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266933997826,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi056.jpg?v=1769682557"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-057","title":"Kokeshi 057","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Sekiguchi, Sansaku | 1925-\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSekiguchi-san began his artistic career as a Japanese painter. While his Kokeshi are considered very modern, Sansaku trained as a traditional artist from 1951 to 1957, before focusing on Sosaku Kokeshi when in 1958 he devoted himself entirely to creating Sosaku Kokeshi. Sekiguchi-san is the only artist who has been certified as a ‘Master of Modern Kokeshi’ by the Japanese Government and has won awards for more than 50 of his dolls.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHe opened his museum in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo. Born in Shibukawa city in Gunma-ken, Sansaku and his two sons, Toa and Toshio, his daughter Izumi, and his son-in-law, have produced many award-winning dolls. One of his dolls is on permanent display at the Kerkira Oriental Art Museum in Greece. Along with fellow Sosaku Kokeshi artist Watanabe Masao, he no longer has to submit his work for pre-juried exhibitions. In 2008, Sansaku received the Contemporary Master Craftsman Oju Medal of Honor.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSekiguchi-san has handsomely articulated his abilities as a master wood carver and skilled painter with a wide range of subject matter and forms. These range from Kokeshi reminiscent of ancient clay tomb gardens called ‘Haniwa”, and pay tribute to earlier conceptual representations of the human form throughout the Japanese culture. Seen in his dolls are stylized flowers including cherry blossoms, celestial forms such as stars, Noh dancers, geisha, fishermen, and tattooed motifs seen throughout the Ainu, Geisha, sailors applying them as protection against sea monsters and the Yakuza who were sent to prison where they were marked with ink to identify them. A variety of costumes illustrated in his pieces are authentic to the individual he is representing, as well as the headdress such as the simulated bamboo fisherman’s hat or a Buddhist kasa (hat). The use of Chatter Work on the body’s form is exceptional.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266939502850,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi057.jpg?v=1769682558"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-058","title":"Kokeshi 058","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eKokeshi Dolls by Masao Watanabe, \"Late Autumn B\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMasao Watanabe,  | 1917-2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatanabe-san is considered to be one of the greatest Sosaku Kokeshi artists in all of Japan. Born in Fukushima, Watanabe-san studied under Traditional Yajirou Master Sato, Tatsuo of Miyagi Prefecture. Arguably, the most popular and prolific of the 20th\/c Sosaku Kokeshi artists, he began his craft in the early 1950s. His most famous Kokeshi themes are that of ‘innocence’ (Mushin), and his doll entitled: Chigo Zakura (Cherry Blossom Child) won the Minister’s Award and was presented to the Beatles in 1965, after their appearance in Japan with Sir Joseph Lockwood, Chairman of EMI Record Distributors, England. A multiple award winner from 1963-1981 in Kokeshi competitions around the world (Prime Minister's prizes for the works of \"Chigozskura\" in 1963 and \"Shojo\" in 1981), along with numerous prizes by the Modern Kokeshi Artist Association and JETRO. He held two exhibitions in Japan and was exempt from the examination of the All Japan Kokeshi Contest, a Member of the Nippon Kokeshi Artistic Handicraft Association. His works are permanently exhibited at the Nuremberg Toy Museum in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266939699458,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi058KokeshiDollsbyMasaoWatanabe_LateAutumnB.jpg?v=1771436321"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-059","title":"Kokeshi 059","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMasao Watanabe. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266939961602,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi059.jpg?v=1769682563"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-060","title":"Kokeshi 060","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266943959298,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi060.jpg?v=1769682567"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-061","title":"Kokeshi 061","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266944090370,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi062.jpg?v=1769682568"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-063","title":"Kokeshi 063","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266944778498,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi063.jpg?v=1769682572"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-064","title":"Kokeshi 064","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-id=\"title\" data-block-type=\"title\"\u003eTwo Work set by Masao Watanabe The one on the right  (1960):Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Chigo Sakura | Cherry Blossom Child” by Watanabe, Masao\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-id=\"description\" data-block-type=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 34cm high This delightful doll won the Prime Minister’s Award and was presented to the Beatles in 1965, after their appearance in Japan with Sir Joseph Lockwood, Chairman of EMI Record Distributors, England.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWatanabe-san is famous for not only minimally turning beautiful woods, but also respected for his use of variegated high-gloss lacquer, which he used to add another dimension to the dolls. In this case, however, Watanabe-san uses a type of natural, or colored candle wax, (\u003cb\u003eRōsoku no rō\u003c\/b\u003e), in finishing this Spring representation of the most famous and abstract Cherry Blossom. The eyes of these dolls are typically looking downward, in respect, with just a hint of bangs peeping out of the tight head covering. The doll has Watanabe-san’s inscription, as well as his impressed stamp, identifying the pieces.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMint condition exhibiting an aged patination and meticulous care. There are no missing elements, no scratches or imperfections related to daily use with all detailed elements intact. The object retains the original craftsmanship, meeting the standards of the collector of Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe One on the Left (1970)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product-info__title h2\"\u003eVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Banshee | Late Autumn by Watanabe, Masao (1917-2007)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__price\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product-info__block-item\" data-block-id=\"variant_picker\" data-block-type=\"variant-picker\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16-0”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered is a RARE and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euniquely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyled doll with colorful painted Kimono that represents the setting sun in Autumn. She has a wonderfully detailed scarf and head covering with visible hair and fall leaves. The eyes of this doll are typically looking downward, in respect, a small indication of red lips, with just a hint of bangs peeping out of the tight head covering. An interesting element is a texture that has been applied to the lower portion of the figure, in which Watanabe-san added ‘\u003cb\u003eChatter work\u003c\/b\u003e’ to texturize the bottom of the doll. The doll has Watanabe-san’s inscription, as well as his impressed stamp, identifying the piece.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Mint condition means that the piece retains its original craft\/workmanship showing a wonderful-developed patina commensurate which suggests no degree of wear that corresponds to its vintage. It is void of damage, cracks, breakage, or repairs and meets all the standards of the collectible Sosaku Kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266945073410,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi064.jpg?v=1769682573"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-065","title":"Kokeshi 065","description":"\u003cp\u003eGirl  by \u003cspan\u003eSekiguchi, Sansaku  (1925-2015) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge one is 21 cm the girl is 16 cm high .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekiguchi-san began his artistic career as a Japanese painter. While his Kokeshi are considered very modern, Sansaku trained as a traditional artist from 1951 to 1957, before focusing on Sosaku Kokeshi when in 1958 he devoted himself entirely to creating Sosaku Kokeshi. Sekiguchi-san is the only artist who has been certified as a ‘Master of Modern Kokeshi’ by the Japanese Government and has won awards for more than 50 of his dolls.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe opened his museum in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo. Born in Shibukawa city in Gunma-ken, Sansaku and his two sons, Toa and Toshio, his daughter Izumi, and his son-in-law, have produced many award-winning dolls. One of his dolls is on permanent display at the Kerkira Oriental Art Museum in Greece. Along with fellow Sosaku Kokeshi artist Watanabe Masao, he no longer has to submit his work for pre-juried exhibitions. In 2008, Sansaku received the Contemporary Master Craftsman Oju Medal of Honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekiguchi-san has handsomely articulated his abilities as a master wood carver and skilled painter with a wide range of subject matter and forms. These range from Kokeshi reminiscent of ancient clay tomb gardens called ‘Haniwa”, and pay tribute to earlier conceptual representations of the human form throughout the Japanese culture. Seen in his dolls are stylized flowers including cherry blossoms, celestial forms such as stars, Noh dancers, geisha, fishermen, and tattooed motifs seen throughout the Ainu, Geisha, sailors applying them as protection against sea monsters and the Yakuza who were sent to prison where they were marked with ink to identify them. A variety of costumes illustrated in his pieces are authentic to the individual he is representing, as well as the headdress such as the simulated bamboo fisherman’s hat or a Buddhist kasa (hat). The use of Chatter Work on the body’s form is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266946777346,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi065.jpg?v=1769682577"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-066","title":"Kokeshi 066","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Takamizawa, Kazuo | 1927\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHuge work about 44cm \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTakamizawa-san began making Sosaku Kokeshi in 1948 having lived in Takasaki City, in Gunma Prefecture, and opened his studio considered the center of modern Creative Kokeshi doll making. There is no further information on Kazuo but as historians and collectors we felt it was most important to represent all Sosaku Kokeshi artists, whether or not the artist has a written account of his or her life. Each shows the diversity of this cultural specialization and the creative work produced by this artist. Since 1971, his dolls have received numerous awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize when a doll named Akane, (included in the images of his works) was recognized for his accomplishment. In 1983, Kazoo was elected a representative of the Gunma Kokeshi Artistic Hall of Fame.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHis early 1950-60 dolls were left undecorated except for minimal wood burning and incising of camellia blossoms on Enju wood, (Pagoda tree) which he dearly loved because of the wood graining giving dimension to his dolls as well as a rich, deep color. He began creating more colorful, brightly decorated dolls in the 1970’s. As with most of his dolls, the hair adds further detail through the lathe-turned form, carved and stained. Additionally, on several dolls that were short and tall, he added a classic black hair treatment with a ‘bob’, (Mage), as a separate piece. His designs can be delicately rendered in black pigment or thickly painted white blossoms floating on the body, adding a beautiful seasonal effect to the body.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266947170562,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi066.jpg?v=1769682578"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-067","title":"Kokeshi 067","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Takamizawa, Kazuo | 1927\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHuge doll about 44cm high\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTakamizawa-san began making Sosaku Kokeshi in 1948 having lived in Takasaki City, in Gunma Prefecture, and opened his studio considered the center of modern Creative Kokeshi doll making. There is no further information on Kazuo but as historians and collectors we felt it was most important to represent all Sosaku Kokeshi artists, whether or not the artist has a written account of his or her life. Each shows the diversity of this cultural specialization and the creative work produced by this artist. Since 1971, his dolls have received numerous awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize when a doll named Akane, (included in the images of his works) was recognized for his accomplishment. In 1983, Kazoo was elected a representative of the Gunma Kokeshi Artistic Hall of Fame.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHis early 1950-60 dolls were left undecorated except for minimal wood burning and incising of camellia blossoms on Enju wood, (Pagoda tree) which he dearly loved because of the wood graining giving dimension to his dolls as well as a rich, deep color. He began creating more colorful, brightly decorated dolls in the 1970’s. As with most of his dolls, the hair adds further detail through the lathe-turned form, carved and stained. Additionally, on several dolls that were short and tall, he added a classic black hair treatment with a ‘bob’, (Mage), as a separate piece. His designs can be delicately rendered in black pigment or thickly painted white blossoms floating on the body, adding a beautiful seasonal effect to the body.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266950676738,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi067.jpg?v=1769682583"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-068","title":"Kokeshi 068","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eKazuo Takamizawa's Kazuo Huge Original Kokeshi Doll, Approximately 44cm Tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003e Height: 44 cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the artisan: Yes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003eYear: 1980+-\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Takamizawa, Kazuo | 1927\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTakamizawa-san began making Sosaku Kokeshi in 1948 having lived in Takasaki City, in Gunma Prefecture, and opened his studio considered the center of modern Creative Kokeshi doll making. There is no further information on Kazuo but as historians and collectors we felt it was most important to represent all Sosaku Kokeshi artists, whether or not the artist has a written account of his or her life. Each shows the diversity of this cultural specialization and the creative work produced by this artist. Since 1971, his dolls have received numerous awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize when a doll named Akane, (included in the images of his works) was recognized for his accomplishment. In 1983, Kazoo was elected a representative of the Gunma Kokeshi Artistic Hall of Fame.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHis early 1950-60 dolls were left undecorated except for minimal wood burning and incising of camellia blossoms on Enju wood, (Pagoda tree) which he dearly loved because of the wood graining giving dimension to his dolls as well as a rich, deep color. He began creating more colorful, brightly decorated dolls in the 1970’s. As with most of his dolls, the hair adds further detail through the lathe-turned form, carved and stained. Additionally, on several dolls that were short and tall, he added a classic black hair treatment with a ‘bob’, (Mage), as a separate piece. His designs can be delicately rendered in black pigment or thickly painted white blossoms floating on the body, adding a beautiful seasonal effect to the body.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266950742274,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi068.jpg?v=1769682583"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-071","title":"Kokeshi 071","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"itemInformation__itemName\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eMasao Watanabe's Creative Kokeshi Dolls: Winter Camellia (approx. 29cm) and Winter Camellia B (approx. 43cm), Set of 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266956280066,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi071_113c7811-7c3e-485c-a9c2-611c67d7d014.jpg?v=1769682586"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-072","title":"Kokeshi 072","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKazuo \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTakamizawa Huge doll  \"Green Kimono\"  original work with a little one on the side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight: 48 cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the artisan: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYear: 1970 +-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Takamizawa, Kazuo | 1927\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTakamizawa-san began making Sosaku Kokeshi in 1948 having lived in Takasaki City, in Gunma Prefecture, and opened his studio considered the center of modern Creative Kokeshi doll making. There is no further information on Kazuo but as historians and collectors we felt it was most important to represent all Sosaku Kokeshi artists, whether or not the artist has a written account of his or her life. Each shows the diversity of this cultural specialization and the creative work produced by this artist. Since 1971, his dolls have received numerous awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize when a doll named Akane, (included in the images of his works) was recognized for his accomplishment. In 1983, Kazoo was elected a representative of the Gunma Kokeshi Artistic Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHis early 1950-60 dolls were left undecorated except for minimal wood burning and incising of camellia blossoms on Enju wood, (Pagoda tree) which he dearly loved because of the wood graining giving dimension to his dolls as well as a rich, deep color. He began creating more colorful, brightly decorated dolls in the 1970’s. As with most of his dolls, the hair adds further detail through the lathe-turned form, carved and stained. Additionally, on several dolls that were short and tall, he added a classic black hair treatment with a ‘bob’, (Mage), as a separate piece. His designs can be delicately rendered in black pigment or thickly painted white blossoms floating on the body, adding a beautiful seasonal effect to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266956673282,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi072.jpg?v=1769682589"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-074","title":"Kokeshi 074","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e2 dolls set the one on the right is an Original Kokeshi Doll by Ryozo Tsujita, 33cm, Child-Praying, Prime Minister's Award-Winning Artist, Showa Era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe work on the left is a work by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eShido Naoyama Kokeshi Doll, 35cm Tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Tsujita, Ryozo | 1923-D\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBorn in Odawara City, Tsujita-san was drafted into the military during WWII, and was held captive in a Siberian Labor Camp in the Soviet Union until sometime in the late 1950s. Attempting to recover his lost youth, perhaps, Ryozo began making Sosaku dolls in 1959 inspired by the woodwork of Hakone craftsmen. He opened his studio and practiced his woodworking arts in his hometown of Odawara, where he began to make Kokeshi in 1963, an effort to make up for the loss of his childhood, and where he resided until his death. He was a member of the Modern Kokeshi Craft Artist Association and was a member of the Handicraft Society. A multi-award winner, he won the coveted Prime Minister’s Award in 1981. He is one of fifty, (50), local Sosaku artists featured in a small museum in nearby Hakone.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMany of his pieces are differently treated, with the natural contrasting head, and the natural grooved and stained body. He illustrates obi, inset into the doll with a hemp motif, (In early times, “asa” was an important source of cloth, and hemp leaves formed the basis of a variety of hemp patterns). History tells us that the ‘God of Hemp’ is revered at Oasahiko Shrine in Tokushima. He also broke the tradition of one turned and undulating form and began to make dolls using multiple bulbous parts that compose the body and head, utilizing different woods to express the desired detail. He additionally renders spring with cherry blossoms, wheat, trees, and stars to give character to his dolls. He seems to enjoy the rendering of long flowing unbound hair, (taregami), and details such as the inlay of silver motifs on the body. And finally it is unusual to see a doll made of three bulbous forms that compose the body and head, utilizing different woods to express the desired detail.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Shido, Shouzan | 1932-1995\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eShouzan began making Sosaku Kokeshi in 1959, soon after he graduated from Chuo University with a law degree. He is considered by Kokeshi collectors and critics alike to be arguably the most influential artist in the world of Sosaku Kokeshi doll-making. Shido-san’s main focus was depicting unadorned Northern girls in the traditional “Mino”, or Snow Coat, but he also produced tall, thin dolls, which were sparsely decorated. His keen sense of design, minimal use of color, and simple elegant shapes set him apart from his peers, making him one of the most collectible artists emerging from the creative period of the ‘60s winning various awards since 1961. He served as a judge of the All Japan Kokeshi Contest from 1970 to 1976. During that time Shozan published a book entitled Kizin Kasho comprising examples of his award-winning Kokeshi. His dolls have been collected and exhibited worldwide and winner of the Prime Minister’s Award, among many other awards.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eShito-san loved studying the use of combining different types of wood to gain the desired effect and to give dimension to his pieces. He also enjoyed creating slender, tall dolls to support the fact that they resemble the tall, thin trees seen throughout Japan. He incorporated a repetitive textural pattern called ‘Harmonic Chatter work’ to enhance the natural qualities of the wood in many of his works. He particularly enjoyed the textural qualities of ‘Chattering’ on the rain\/snow coat, (Minomushi), which is a favorite theme, executed with minimal painted ornamentation, with an emphasis on the natural wood. In general, it is said that Japanese culture is one of modesty and humility. Occasionally saw different types of headdresses, one of which he called a ‘Tsunokakushi’, which is a wide headdress or hood, that covered elaborate hairstyles. We are told that the Japanese people regulate their behavior and response by reading faces and the eyes of others. Here, as well as elsewhere, you will see many examples of different characteristics of the eye's expressions. His most famous doll, which was considered a favorite was called “Mai”, a dancer, which was an elegant and slender doll with a beautifully formed Kimono focusing on traditional hair design (Mage) with an emphasis on a brightly colored “obi” which brings forth the best use of complex geometry to create traditional Japanese clothing elements which were created in 1970.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eShito-san was a prolific artist\/woodworker of Kokeshi dolls some of which were whimsical, some focusing on calligraphy citing haiku (poems). We additionally see unusual subjects focused on Zen Buddhism and figures of Daruma, (Bodhidharma) of which most were made in a “roly-poly” type figure seen throughout festivals in Japan\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266957263106,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi074.jpg?v=1769682594"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-075","title":"Kokeshi 075","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266957787394,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi075.jpg?v=1769682595"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-077","title":"Kokeshi 077","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266957820162,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi077_5d393d36-18e6-4093-8ab5-bd61ffb0fce6.jpg?v=1769682599"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-078","title":"Kokeshi 078","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"itemInformation__itemName\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eYoshio Otani, \" Ume no Sato\", , Modern Kokeshi Dolls, Prime Minister's Award-winning Artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight: 18cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 10 cm\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the artisan: Yes Year: 1960-70 \u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266957951234,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi078.jpg?v=1769682600"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-081","title":"Kokeshi 081","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaster Craftsman [Shido Naoyama] Original Kokeshi Doll Large Height 35.5cm \/ Authenticity Guaranteed, Excellent Condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h2\"\u003eArtisan | Woodworker: Shido, Shouzan | 1932-1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShouzan began making Sosaku Kokeshi in 1959, soon after he graduated from Chuo University with a law degree. He is considered by Kokeshi collectors and critics alike to be arguably the most influential artist in the world of Sosaku Kokeshi doll-making. Shido-san’s main focus was depicting unadorned Northern girls in the traditional “Mino”, or Snow Coat, but he also produced tall, thin dolls, which were sparsely decorated. His keen sense of design, minimal use of color, and simple elegant shapes set him apart from his peers, making him one of the most collectible artists emerging from the creative period of the ‘60s winning various awards since 1961. He served as a judge of the All Japan Kokeshi Contest from 1970 to 1976. During that time Shozan published a book entitled Kizin Kasho comprising examples of his award-winning Kokeshi. His dolls have been collected and exhibited worldwide and winner of the Prime Minister’s Award, among many other awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShito-san loved studying the use of combining different types of wood to gain the desired effect and to give dimension to his pieces. He also enjoyed creating slender, tall dolls to support the fact that they resemble the tall, thin trees seen throughout Japan. He incorporated a repetitive textural pattern called ‘Harmonic Chatter work’ to enhance the natural qualities of the wood in many of his works. He particularly enjoyed the textural qualities of ‘Chattering’ on the rain\/snow coat, (Minomushi), which is a favorite theme, executed with minimal painted ornamentation, with an emphasis on the natural wood. In general, it is said that Japanese culture is one of modesty and humility. Occasionally saw different types of headdresses, one of which he called a ‘Tsunokakushi’, which is a wide headdress or hood, that covered elaborate hairstyles. We are told that the Japanese people regulate their behavior and response by reading faces and the eyes of others. Here, as well as elsewhere, you will see many examples of different characteristics of the eye's expressions. His most famous doll, which was considered a favorite was called “Mai”, a dancer, which was an elegant and slender doll with a beautifully formed Kimono focusing on traditional hair design (Mage) with an emphasis on a brightly colored “obi” which brings forth the best use of complex geometry to create traditional Japanese clothing elements which were created in 1970.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShito-san was a prolific artist\/woodworker of Kokeshi dolls some of which were whimsical, some focusing on calligraphy citing haiku (poems). We additionally see unusual subjects focused on Zen Buddhism and figures of Daruma, (Bodhidharma) of which most were made in a “roly-poly” type figure seen throughout festivals in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266958016770,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi081.jpg?v=1769682605"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-082","title":"Kokeshi 082","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266958475522,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi082.jpg?v=1769682605"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-083","title":"Kokeshi 083","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266958672130,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi083.jpg?v=1769682610"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-085","title":"Kokeshi 085","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266958704898,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi084.jpg?v=1769682613"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-85","title":"Kokeshi 085","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266958737666,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi085.jpg?v=1769682616"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-087","title":"Kokeshi 087","description":"","brand":"IchiNichi ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266958835970,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/files\/Kokeshi087.jpg?v=1769682681"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/5186\/4834\/collections\/DSC08385.jpg?v=1768494454","url":"https:\/\/ichinichicollection.com\/collections\/kokeshi-dolls.oembed?page=5","provider":"IchiNichi ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}