{"product_id":"kokeshi-dento-naruko-modell-shoji-sakurai-40cm","title":"Dentō Kokeshi, Naruko, Shoji Sakurai 40cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eA beautiful traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eDentō Kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eShoji Sakurai (桜井昭二)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eNaruko style (Naruko-kei \/ 鳴子系)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The doll is a fine example of traditional Japanese kokeshi craftsmanship with a turned form, hand-painted details, and a harmonious expression typical of Naruko-kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eNaruko-kokeshi is one of the most well-known traditional kokeshi styles from the Tōhoku region in northern Japan, often characterized by elegant lines, floral decorations, and the classic design language developed through generations of artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dentō Kokeshi (traditional kokeshi)\u003cbr data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoji Sakurai (桜井昭二)\u003cbr data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"635\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStyle\/School:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naruko-kei (鳴子系)\u003cbr data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 cm high\u003cbr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, hand-painted\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Tōhoku region\u003cbr data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"764\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage (20th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eA beautiful collector's item for those who appreciate Japanese craftsmanship, tradition, and aesthetics. Suitable both as a decorative interior detail and as an addition to a kokeshi collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1010\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with charming patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eKokeshi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eKokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls originating in northern Japan, primarily in the Tōhoku region, during the 19th century. They were originally made by artisans who also produced turned wooden household items, and were often sold as souvenirs to visitors at hot springs (onsen).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eA classic kokeshi is characterized by its simple form: a rounded head and a cylindrical body, often without arms or legs. The body is adorned with hand-painted decorations – typically flowers, leaves, or geometric patterns – while the face is given a serene expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"683\"\u003eThere are two main types of kokeshi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eTraditional (dentō-kokeshi):\u003c\/strong\u003e Strictly tied to specific regions and master traditions, with distinct styles that make it possible to determine the doll's origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eCreative (sōsaku-kokeshi):\u003c\/strong\u003e Freer interpretations that developed during the 20th century, where artists experimented with form, color, and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003eToday, kokeshi dolls are valued both as art and collector's items. 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