Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Ameagari Green (k12-4354G)

Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Ameagari Green (k12-4354G)

Ameagari is one of Japanese craftwork. We call it"Kokeshi".
The doll express what it try to close umbllera when it stops rainy.The umbllera is painted pink and purple flowers. It make us imaged the situation that we find flowers outside when it stops rainy day. The color and sharp is beautiful because Kokeshi craftperson make it carefully.

Original Title : Ameagari green
Material : Wood (Mizuki)
Origin : Japan
W8/D10/H16cm

Kokeshi Dolls are major dolls in Japan which are made from wood.
Their origin was in Edo era (1603A.D. - 1867A.D.) as souvenirs for the injured at hotsprings.
Since then kokeshi craftn's skills to make grains and paint was so developed that kokeshis became ornamental dolls.

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