Kokeshi doll "Haru no Otozure" (Arrival of Spring) created by Tomio Ishida, a traditional craftsman from Gunma Prefecture.

Kokeshi doll Haru no Otozure (The Arrival of Spring) by Tomio Ishida, a traditional craftsman from Gunma Prefecture, height 12cm

This is a creative Kokeshi doll (modern Kokeshi) by Tomio Ishida, a traditional craftsman from Gunma Prefecture. The title of the work is believed to be Haru no Otozure (The Arrival of Spring). This Kokeshi doll has the following characteristics: Design: A large red ribbon on top of the bobbed hair is a very distinctive feature. Expression: It has a calm and gentle expression with closed eyes. Painting: The body (kimono) is carefully hand-painted with seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms, evoking the arrival of spring. Material: Made of warm wood, its round and cute form is appealing. Creative Kokeshi are characterized by being freely made according to the artist's sensibility without being bound by traditional forms, and this work is cherished as a masterpiece with a Showa retro atmosphere. It is often the case that the author's seal (e.g., Tomio) is on the bottom, so it's worth checking.
- Design: Kokeshi doll wearing a kimono
- Colors: Beige, red, green, yellow
- Features: Closed eyes, hairstyle with a ribbon
- Material: Wooden
- Decoration: Floral pattern
Dimensions: Height 12cm, Width 5cm

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