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SET of 2 Japanese Kokeshi Dolls 4.75"H Grandpa Grandma Tomoshiraga (Long Life)

$ 39.57

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Featured Refinements: Kokeshi Doll
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Condition: New
  • Artist: Chie Tamura

    Description

    This Listing is for SET of 2 Pieces Japanese Kokeshi Wooden Dolls by Chie Tamura
    Each doll is approx. 4.75 inches (12 cm) tall
    SET of 2 includes:
    1 x Grandpa
    1 x Grandma
    The term tomoshiraga literally means together until the white hair, i.e. ageing together, side-by-side.
    Made of natural solid wood
    Comes with original gift box
    It is a very nice gift for a wedding, a wedding anniversary or other romantic occasions.
    It is also a wonderful gift for anyone who is interested in Asian culture.
    High Quality
    Authentic Made in Gunma, Japan
    About Kokeshi:
    Kokeshi (こけし kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from Tohoku-northern Japan. They are handmade from wood which are Mizuki or Kaede in Japanese, suit for making dolls.
    Kokeshi have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has their special hand-painted design, and covered with a layer of wax.
    One characteristic of Creative Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs, and is formed by the free and unrestrained imagination of an individual artist.