Kokeshi -- Autumn Color ~ Aki

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Here at J-List we like to bring you something different, and we have traditional children's toys for you--perfect for display or as special gifts. This is a kokeshi doll, a wooden doll originally intended for children but now at last recognized as a fine art. These wooden toys were first created as a toy by rural people starting around 150 years ago in the northern prefectures of Japan, and gradually developed into a craft of simple and elegant design. These dolls are now considered art, and are still created the same way as they were back then -- handcrafted from wood-cutting to painting. Own a piece of the traditional arts of Japan with this autumn-themed Japanese doll--a kimono-wearing woman with a fall leaf pattern hand-painted on the wood. Distinctively Japanese, this is an excellent item for doll collectors and those looking for the perfect display item, especially for those interested in Unazukin dolls. 9.5 cm 4 inches tall, give this beautifully crafted Japanese doll a home today. (instock)