Artist-Signed Traditional Kokeshi Doll Set of 18, Okappa Style, Up to 55 cm
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A collection of 18 artisan-carved wooden kokeshi dolls brings the quiet beauty of Japanese craftsmanship into your display space. Featuring hand-painted faces, signature bobbed hairstyles, and detailed body patterns, these traditional figures showcase remarkable personality. The tallest doll in this set reaches up to 55 centimeters, creating an eye-catching focal point for any shelf. Many pieces carry artisan signature marks, adding a bit of personal history to each unique form.
Originating in northern Japan during the late Edo period, kokeshi dolls began as simple wooden toys carved by skilled woodworkers for visitors to regional hot springs. Over generations, these modest keepsakes evolved into a celebrated form of traditional folk art, cherished worldwide for their minimalist silhouettes and natural warmth. Each regional style brings its own subtle variations in line, color, and carving technique.
This set offers an instant gallery of authentic Japanese woodcraft, showcasing the varied hands and artistic styles of individual makers. It's a wonderful opportunity to bring home a substantial group of signed wooden art pieces, brand new and shipped directly from Japan.
Set of 18 artist-made traditional wooden kokeshi dolls, including bob-haired designs. Each bears an artist’s inscription or signature. Largest doll measures approximately 55 cm tall.
