Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (30) Textiles the gold oval sticker designates

the gold oval sticker designates it as certified Echizen ware while the square white sticker confirms that the vessel is entirely handmade

whilst adding a sense of rustic uniqueness to any modern home

The dimensions are as follows: H - 8cm

It is handmade from iron and has a small inscription at the top which we believe is either the company name or makers mark

It is worth noting that the exterior does have metal staples on either side

Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (30) Textiles the gold oval sticker designatesThe age of Kokeshi Doll's go back as far as 150 years. Most of Kokeshi Dolls are made from either dogwood, cherry or maple. Made in two pieces, the head and the body, the craftsman creates the head with a stem plug that is forced into a tight hole above the shoulders. The dolls shape are minimal, no arms or legs etc, but whilst they may seem simple the process of making one is extensive; seasoning the wood, splitting into quarters for the lathe, rough