Pair of large mid century kokeshi dolls
We love kokeshi dolls, even more so when in pairs. We love their quirky faces, their solid shape (carved from one single piece of wood) and the hand painted details which always add interest to a shelf or a mantelpiece.
Kokeshi dolls are simple quirky wooden dolls with no arms nor legs that have been crafted in Japan for more than 150 years as toys for children. Always signed by the maker.
These two are a substantial pair, lovely in their monochrome design. The larger one is 36cm tall and the smaller one is 31cm tall. They are both signed by the maker at the base. Mid century.
We love kokeshi dolls, even more so when in pairs. We love their quirky faces, their solid shape (carved from one single piece of wood) and the hand painted details which always add interest to a shelf or a mantelpiece.
Kokeshi dolls are simple quirky wooden dolls with no arms nor legs that have been crafted in Japan for more than 150 years as toys for children. Always signed by the maker.
These two are a substantial pair, lovely in their monochrome design. The larger one is 36cm tall and the smaller one is 31cm tall. They are both signed by the maker at the base. Mid century.
We love kokeshi dolls, even more so when in pairs. We love their quirky faces, their solid shape (carved from one single piece of wood) and the hand painted details which always add interest to a shelf or a mantelpiece.
Kokeshi dolls are simple quirky wooden dolls with no arms nor legs that have been crafted in Japan for more than 150 years as toys for children. Always signed by the maker.
These two are a substantial pair, lovely in their monochrome design. The larger one is 36cm tall and the smaller one is 31cm tall. They are both signed by the maker at the base. Mid century.
