Yasuo Okazaki Naruko Kokeshi Doll S (12cm/4.7in)　 - MUSUBI KILN - Quality Japanese Tableware and Gift

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Yasuo Okazaki Naruko Kokeshi Doll 4.7 IN　

Name: Yasuo Okazaki Naruko Kokeshi Doll 4.7 IN
Brand: Koquela
SKU: KQL000001
Price: 93.00 USD
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Description

This small, 4.7 inch Yasuo Okazaki Naruko kokeshi doll is perfect for decorating a desk, table, or to carry around as a good luck charm!

This doll is a traditional craft that consists of a cylindrical body, a round head, and a chrysanthemum pattern. It boasts a history dating back to the Edo period (c. 1603-1867), and has been beloved as a children's toy for more than 200 years.

Naruko kokeshi dolls are originally from the Tohoku (northeastern) region of Japan. They are famous for the squeaking sound their heads make when turned, which is a result of a unique method in which the head is inserted into the torso.

DETAILS

Quantity	1
Size	D 4.5 cm (1.7 in)(head) x H 12 cm (4.7 in)
Material	Wood
Package Type	Paper box

Maker / Brand

Yasuo Okazaki

Yasuo Okazaki is a kokeshi doll craftsman who has his workshop "Kokeshi no Okajin" in Naruko Onsen hot springs and is the executive director of the Miyagi traditional kokeshi dolls association. He has been making kokeshis for generations since his grandfather's generation.

After graduating from high school, he followed his father, Jinji, for training in wood carving and started making kokeshi dolls. In addition to his workshop at the Okajin's storefront, he also makes kokeshis at the demonstration site of the Nippon Kokeshi Museum, where visitors can observe actual woodworking lathe in action.

Beyond just creating these pieces of art, Okazaki has also made it his mission to train young craftsmen so that this important piece of culture and tradition can be passed down for generations to come.

Crafts

Naruko Kokeshi Dolls

Naruko kokeshi dolls originated in the late Edo period (1603 CE–1867 CE) when wooden bowl and tray makers crafted them to provide amusement for their own kids as well as those of their neighbors. As the years progressed, they were sold as souvenirs, paving the way for adults to make collecting and appreciating these dolls a hobby.

Naruko kokeshi dolls were designated as a national traditional handicraft by the Japanese government in 1981, when the traditional kokeshi dolls of Miyagi Prefecture were grouped together as "Miyagi traditional kokeshi dolls."

Notes

Although sturdy, the dolls are sensitive to water and it is recommended to avoid placing them outside or in high-moisture areas. In the case that they do get wet, the paintings and designs of the doll may smudge.

Yasuo Okazaki Naruko Kokeshi Doll 4.7 IN　

$93.00 USD

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Kokeshi dolls are intricately crafted wooden toys that have been treasured for generations. Originating in Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, these dolls first became popular approximately 200 years ago. They are now valued as a traditional folk craft.

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