{"title":"ALL","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"k18060-traditional-tsuchiyu-by-toshio-obata-小幡敏夫","title":"K18060 - Tsuchiyu by Toshio Obata 小幡敏夫","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Tsuchiyu-style kokeshi by the late Toshio Obata is a vibrant and classic example of the tradition. It features the hallmark cylindrical form and wide-set head associated with the Tsuchiyu-kei. The face is painted with a confident hand—arched eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and a warm smile evoke a sense of playful calm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat truly defines this piece is the colorful rokuro-moyo (lathe line decoration) that encircles the body in vivid stripes of red, green, and blue. This technique, applied while the wood spins on the lathe, is a signature of the Tsuchiyu style, and Obata's execution here is particularly crisp and balanced.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA delightful floral crown decorates the top of the head, \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003erendered in red, adding a touch of softness and femininity to the doll’s bold design. This kokeshi is a beautiful homage to one of the less commonly seen yet richly historic styles in Japan's folk art tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eToshio Obata (小幡敏夫) was born on April 1, 1932, in Okitama-cho, Fukushima City, into a family of woodworkers. He trained under his father, Fukumatsu Obata, from the age of 18 and initially focused on general woodworking and commissioned wooden crafts. By the late 1950s, he had begun making kokeshi dolls and was introduced to the public in the 1958 Kokeshi Guide, complete with photographs of his early works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThough deeply passionate about kokeshi, growing demand for his wooden products limited his time for doll-making. Nevertheless, his craftsmanship left a mark within the Tsuchiyu tradition. After losing his wife Natsuko in 1976, he continued to work steadily and remained respected among kokeshi enthusiasts for his precise execution and classic styling. He passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 93. His work remains a cherished legacy of the Tsuchiyu kokeshi lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eSize: 5 x 5 x 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B0%8F%E5%B9%A1%E6%95%8F%E5%A4%AB\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eMore works by Toshio Obata 小幡敏夫\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275769438539,"sku":"K18060","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750248905.jpg?v=1757945965"},{"product_id":"k18061-traditional-tsuchiyu-kokeshi-by-yutaka-inage-稲毛豊","title":"K18061 - Tsuchiyu by Yutaka Inage 稲毛豊","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eTraditional Tsuchiyu kokeshi by Yutaka Inage. Born on February 19, 1929, as the eldest son of Inage Tsunejiro, an office worker in Iizaka, Fukushima Prefecture. He seems to have originally worked as a chef, but since his house was nearby, he went to Kihei and asked to become his apprentice. In May 1972, he became an apprentice to Watanabe Kihei and began training in woodworking. he was asked to try to restore old Sabako dolls, and he was able to reproduce Kin's brushstrokes well, with soft lines and accurate understanding of the subject. He became considered the best Sabako style artist, but from around February 1985, he was hospitalized for treatment due to liver problems, and it is extremely regrettable that he passed away on April 6, 1985, at the young age of 57. Size: 18.5cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275769962827,"sku":"K18061","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_38d99da0-7316-41a7-8c99-68838a5b5622.jpg?v=1756467586"},{"product_id":"k10032-japan-vintage-kokeshi-doll-fisherman","title":"K10032 - kokeshi doll fisherman︱ Irozaki 石廊崎","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eA vintage omiyage kokeshi doll dates back to April 21, 1963, and originates from Irozaki (石廊崎), a scenic cape located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula in Japan. Famous for its rugged coastline, fishing culture, and breathtaking ocean views, Irozaki has long been a beloved travel destination, and this handcrafted kokeshi embodies the spirit of the region during the post-war era of domestic tourism in Japan. The figure depicts a joyful fisherman in mid-leap, frozen in a dynamic pose as he celebrates a successful catch. In one hand, he proudly holds a wooden representation of his bounty, while his other arm and legs are positioned as if dancing in triumph. His simple yet expressive painted face—with closed eyes and puckered lips—captures the carefree happiness of the moment. The fisherman wears a traditional Japanese work coat decorated with bold black and orange patterns, a nod to the attire commonly worn by coastal workers in mid-20th-century Japan. A small tuft atop his head adds a playful charm, emphasizing the folk art style typical of kokeshi from this era. Mounted on a rectangular wooden base, the piece bears the date and place name hand-inscribed in Japanese, preserving its historical and geographic provenance. As an omiyage (souvenir), it would have been purchased by travelers visiting Irozaki, serving as a keepsake of their journey and a reminder of Japan's enduring fishing traditions. This kokeshi stands as both a folk art treasure and cultural time capsule, reflecting the artistry, humor, and regional pride of 1960s Japan. Its craftsmanship and dated inscription make it a particularly appealing piece for collectors of vintage kokeshi and mid-century Japanese souvenirs. Size: 11cm tall \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #5a6566; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, V_INTER Fallback, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e𝐼’𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23K10032\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#K10032\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23OmiyageKYO\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#OmiyageKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275770192203,"sku":"K10032","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_d6f20cca-ce94-4bbe-926b-1b92c8e2f1d6.jpg?v=1756467589"},{"product_id":"k20060-traditional-tsuchiyu-kokeshi-by-kyuya-sato-佐藤久弥","title":"K20060 - Traditional Tsuchiyu Kokeshi by Kyuya Sato 佐藤久弥","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eKyuya Sato born November 16, 1935 in Fukushima City. Adopted son-in-law of Sato Sashima Yoshiku. He trained in wood carving under his father-in-law from November 1963 to 1967. He began making kokeshi in April 1966. In May 1968, at the recommendation of Shikama Tokio, he saw a Kumematsu doll from Tamayama Isamu's collection \"The Beauty of Kokeshi\" (published in the original color version) and studied it academically before making one. Around 1982, Akihiro Konno became an apprentice to Sashima Sato, but since Sashima hardly used the wheel at that time, Hisaya mainly taught him. Around 2001, the car he was driving was rear-ended by a truck in front of his home in Arai, Fukushima City, and he suffered a skull fracture and lived a disabled life, and since then he has not made any kokeshi dolls. He had been in and out of hospital for a long time, but passed away on July 24th, 2016, aged 82. Size: 19.5cm tall \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275770421579,"sku":"K20060","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_efc275f8-41bd-423e-b7b0-e125d068cdf1.jpg?v=1756467592"},{"product_id":"k10020-onsen-omiyage-kokeshi-naruko-onsen-鳴子溫泉","title":"K10020 - Onsen omiyage kokeshi Naruko Onsen 鳴子溫泉","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eOne pair of kokeshi doll of onsen souvenir.\nTheir bodies is crafted as a sake bottle. It written on the hat with the location 鳴子溫泉 Naruko Onsen, Osaki, Miyagi.\n\nNaruko is one among many places to claim to have originated the kokeshi, a cylindrical wooden doll emblematic of Tōhoku. The Japan Kokeshi Museum is located in Naruko, and some 80 craftsmen work full-time at the art today.\n\nSize: 6 x 6 x 12cm\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfont color=\"#5a6566\" face=\"V-Inter, V_INTER, V_INTER Fallback, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e𝐼’𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23K10020\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#K10020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23onsenKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#onsenKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23kokeshiKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#kokeshiKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275770650955,"sku":"K10020","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_d1c94a58-5c06-4812-9645-8ff629418cad.jpg?v=1756467594"},{"product_id":"ft33-japan-showa-era-doll-薩摩つつじ娘","title":"FT33 - Japan Showa Era doll 薩摩つつじ娘","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eOne Showa era doll from the Satsuma Domain. Tilted “Satsuma Azalea Girl” 薩摩つつじ娘 Girl carrying azaleas flower in her basket. Kokeshi dolls of this period started to have plastic materials. Flowers and bright colors can be made more visually. But still retains the craftsmanship of hand painting and cloth art Size: 8 x 8x 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #5a6566; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, V_INTER Fallback, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5a6566; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, V_INTER Fallback, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e𝐼’𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23FT33\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#FT33\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23folktoyKYO\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#folktoyKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275770847563,"sku":"FT33","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_cbe1ac2b-fc8a-4009-b479-e36268b92452.jpg?v=1756467598"},{"product_id":"ft35-folk-toy-paper-mache-chicken-干支張子-酉","title":"FT35 - Folk toy Paper Mache Chicken 干支張子（酉）","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eVintage paper mâche folk toy in perfect condition with the original box. Bobblehead Zodiac Chicken\/ Hen\/ Rooster. Zodiac figurines are a lucky charm that protects the family.\n\nThis type of folk toy is completely handmade and hand-painted. Their heads will bobble, just like the waving hand lucky Cat, symbolizes bringing good luck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e\nSize: 10 × 10 × 11cm\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23FT35\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#FT35\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23folktoykyo\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#folktoykyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275771175243,"sku":"FT35","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_2823f5f8-e0b2-4a8c-8e2e-9228016ef3e8.jpg?v=1756467603"},{"product_id":"cb064-dorei-clay-bell-from-omiya-hachiman-shrine-大宮八幡宮","title":"CB064 - Dorei Clay bell︱Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine 大宮八幡宮","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eA vintage pair of monkey-shaped bells, one in pristine white and the other in vibrant red, originates from Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine. Known as 福壽鈴 (Fukuju-rei), they symbolize happiness (福) and longevity (壽), serving as auspicious talismans for blessings and good fortune. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eThe shrine was founded in 1063 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi after he witnessed eight white clouds swirling above this area, a sign he interpreted as divine protection from Hachiman, the god of war. Known as one of the three grand shrines of Musashi Province, Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine once spanned about 60,000 tsubo in the Edo period. Dorei is a traditional handcrafted bell made from clay or ceramic, these bells produce a soft, pleasant sound when shaken. Often sold at shrines or festivals as charms to ward off evil and bring good fortune. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eThe sound of the bell is believed to purify the surrounding environment and attract positive energy. The monkey, associated with cleverness and protection in Japanese culture, is a fitting guardian figure. Each bell carries an elegant gold kanji character—福 (fuku, happiness) or 壽 (ju, longevity)—to amplify its blessings. Traditionally, these bells are cherished as New Year’s or celebratory charms, inviting luck, health, and prosperity into the home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eSize: 6 x 5 x 8cm (White) 5 x 3.5 x 7cm (Red) 11 x 9 x 5cm (Box) \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23CB064\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275771470155,"sku":"CB064","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_e63019ec-8165-45fb-954c-f5410aa63963.jpg?v=1756467609"},{"product_id":"shp146-vintage-orignal-shikishi-artwork-card","title":"SHP146 - Orignal shikishi artwork card︱Hime Daruma 姫だるま","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eA vintage shikishi features a delicate illustration of a Hime Daruma (姫だるま) a unique variation of the classic Daruma doll originating from Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Unlike the standard Daruma, which depicts the monk Bodhidharma, the Hime Daruma represents Empress Jingū (神功皇后) and is believed to embody femininity, grace, and good fortune. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThe drawing captures the doll’s iconic red robe adorned with vibrant blue and white accents, symbolizing strength and prosperity. Her face is elegantly rendered with soft features, conveying a serene yet confident expression. Set against a soft fan-shaped background with gold foil corners, this shikishi blends traditional aesthetics with the warmth of folk charm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eA red artist seal completes the piece, adding authenticity and balance to the composition. Perfect as a collectible art piece or seasonal display, this Hime Daruma artwork carries wishes of happiness, health, and resilience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23SHP146\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275772748107,"sku":"SHP146","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_2ba1d8c3-fab7-454c-9252-5c41d9dd9aa5.jpg?v=1756467627"},{"product_id":"k20058-trad-sosaku-kokeshi-by-shoji-suzuki-鈴木昭二","title":"K20058 - Sosaku Shingata by Shoji Suzuki 鈴木昭二","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-text-wrap\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgba(var(--greyscale-level-2,1)); line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eShoji Suzuki born on August 3, 1927, as the eldest son of Suzuki Kiyoshi, a toy merchant and woodworker in Yonezawa City, and Mineko. After graduating from junior high school in April 1942, he joined the Naval Aviation Technical Arsenal in Yokohama, where he worked as a designer, but at the end of the war, he joined Kyoei Woodworks in Shiroishi in 1945, where he learned woodworking techniques. In Sendai, he carved new types of kokeshi dolls, but in April 1953, he became independent. He commuted to his newly built home nearby and ran his business there until around 2008. He passed away on October 11, 2015, at the age of 89. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-text-wrap\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgba(var(--greyscale-level-2,1)); line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-text-wrap\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgba(var(--greyscale-level-2,1)); line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eSize: 21.5cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-text-wrap\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgba(var(--greyscale-level-2,1)); line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"u-text-wrap\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E9%88%B4%E6%9C%A8%E6%98%AD%E4%BA%8C\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgba(var(--greyscale-level-2,1)); line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-line; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore works by Shoji Suzuki 鈴木昭二\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈20cm","offer_id":53389167919435,"sku":"K20058","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750248537.jpg?v=1757948428"},{"product_id":"k18052-traditional-yamagata-kokeshi-by-chujiro-kobayashi-小林忠次郎","title":"K18052 - Yamagata by Chujiro Kobayashi 小林忠次郎","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eChujiro Kobayashi born on February 18, 1932, as the second son of woodcarver Kobayashi Seizo of Muikamachi, Yamagata City. He trained in woodcarving under his father Seizo from junior high school, working on a foot-operated potter's wheel for three years from 1944, and on a powered potter's wheel from 1947. He had thoroughly studied his father Seizo's old works before starting production, so his first works were highly refined in terms of both form and painting. In April 1989, he moved from Minami Nibancho in the city to Hankyo. He opened a souvenir shop called \"Ippoan.\" He passed away on November 1, 1999, at the age of 68. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eSize: 19cm tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.com\/catalog?search_text=%23K18052\" style=\"cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B0%8F%E6%9E%97%E5%BF%A0%E6%AC%A1%E9%83%8E\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eMore works by Chujiro Kobayashi 小林忠次郎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275773796683,"sku":"K18052","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750248386.jpg?v=1757948705"},{"product_id":"k10048-onsen-souvenir-kokeshi-doll","title":"K10048 - Onsen souvenir kokeshi doll","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eA vintage omiyage kokeshi doll features a delightful bobblehead design, giving it a playful, animated touch. Handcrafted from wood, the doll captures the warmth and nostalgia of traditional Japanese souvenirs, often sold in onsen (hot spring) towns. The base showcases a vivid red boat motif adorned with the kanji 壽 (kotobuki), symbolizing longevity, happiness, and good fortune, making it not just a decorative piece, but a token of well-wishes. Finished with a rope detail around the base, the kokeshi retains a rustic, vintage charm. A perfect collectible for kokeshi enthusiasts or anyone who loves unique Japanese folk art. Size: 8cm tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.com\/catalog?search_text=%23K10048\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275773894987,"sku":"K10048","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_9d11c318-d812-4f25-a65a-81d08de6d48b.jpg?v=1756467641"},{"product_id":"k25013-traditional-kijiyama-kokeshi-by-masanori-onodera-小野寺正徳","title":"K25013 - Traditional Kijiyama kokeshi by Masanori Onodera 小野寺正徳","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eMasanori Onodera (小野寺正徳, born 1948) is a renowned artisan of the Kijiyama kokeshi tradition from Akita Prefecture. His works blend the rustic and bold characteristics of the Kijiyama style with his unique artistic sensibility. Onodera’s kokeshi dolls feature a smooth, slightly tapered body adorned with horizontal rings or bands, emphasizing the natural beauty of the wood grain. Their facial expressions are delicately painted, often showcasing a gentle smile or serene gaze. The body is decorated with traditional Japanese motifs such as pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, symbolizing longevity, prosperity, and happiness. He primarily uses yew wood (ichii), which enhances the warmth and texture of his dolls. His craftsmanship is influenced by his mentor, Miharu Fumio, reflecting both the continuation of traditional techniques and his personal creative innovations. Masanori Onodera’s kokeshi are highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts for their harmonious balance of tradition and individuality. His works continue to be cherished as cultural artifacts that embody the rich history of the Kijiyama kokeshi style. Size: 24cm tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.com\/catalog?search_text=%23k25013\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275774026059,"sku":"K25013","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_8393d8bc-8b9c-48e8-aaa1-ae184b25802a.jpg?v=1756467644"},{"product_id":"shp10-original-japanese-artwork-shikishi-card-daikokuten-大黑天","title":"SHP10 - original Japanese artwork Shikishi card Daikokuten 大黑天","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eA vintage Daikokuten and mice woodblock print shikishi artwork card.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eDaikokuten is a Japanese deity associated with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. He is often depicted as a stout, smiling figure with a large sack of treasure, a golden mallet, and a sack of rice. The art of Daikokuten is often seen in paintings, sculptures, and other forms of traditional Japanese artwork. His image is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who display it in their homes or businesses. The art of Daikokuten is a popular motif in Japanese culture and is often used to symbolize abundance and success. Whether in a traditional ink painting or a modern sculpture, the representation of Daikokuten has a longstanding place in Japanese art and continues to be celebrated for its positive and auspicious symbolism. Mouse is the first animal in the Oriental animal zodiac, so it signifies the beginning of things. Mice were also thought of as helpers for Daikokuten, the guardian deity of farmers, commerce, wealth, and the kitchen, and so they were a symbol of good luck and were associated with prosperity and numerous offspring. Size: 27x24cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.com\/catalog?search_text=%23SHP10\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275774222667,"sku":"SHP10","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_5dfc257d-cbc4-40f2-8712-89af8bd5fcac.jpg?v=1756467648"},{"product_id":"k30002-traditional-yajiro-kokeshi-by-tsuta-mamoru-蔦衛","title":"K30002 - Yajiro kokeshi by Tsuta Mamoru 蔦衛","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTsuta Mamoru born on November 10, 1928, as the fifth son of Tsuta Kosaku in Ogawara-cho, Shibata-gun. In April 1934, he was adopted by Tsuta Sakuzo of Onogawa Onsen, Misawa-mura, Minamiokitama-gun. In 1944, he joined the Maizuru Marine Corps of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and in September 1945, he was demobilized and returned home. After the war, he ran the Tsutaya souvenir shop with Sakuzo, while making kokeshi dolls. Sakuzo's eldest son, Fumio, was born when he was over 50 years old, and he taught Fumio woodworking techniques. Tsuta continued to make Kokeshi dolls intermittently in between the management of Tsutaya Product Shop. From around 1983, he also taught Tsuchiya Sajibei how to paint and color Kokeshi dolls. From around 1998, he became ill and tried to recuperate, but he passed away on February 21, 2009, aged 82. Size: 29.5cm tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.com\/catalog?search_text=%23k30002\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275774419275,"sku":"K30002","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_9d81df3d-2bd7-4323-bbe0-25cfba023205.jpg?v=1756467651"},{"product_id":"k20005-traditional-naruko-kokeshi-by-mamoru-izu-伊豆護","title":"K20005 - Naruko by Mamoru Izu 伊豆護","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eMamoru Izu born on March 21, 1925, in Ginzan Shinhata as the fourth son of Izu Kurataro. His elder brother, Sadao, learned woodcarving from Ando Reitaro when the Yamagata Prefecture Woodcarving Workshop was held in Ginzan in 1922 and 1924. This unusual style of the doll is known as a Ginzan Kokeshi, which is a substrain of the Naruko Family of dolls. Naruko dolls are one of the most well-known families and are defined by their straight-shaped body, narrowing slightly at the waist. As shown here, there are red Chrysanthemum, (kiku), hand-painted on the front of the body. There are small Rokoru moya varied circular bands in red framing the top and bottom of the doll. Bangs are expressively detailed with hair fringes being a definitive feature of the head, with very expressive eyes and a marubana, (round nose) and red lips. Around 1970, he started to create his own styles. He passed away on May 17, 2019, at the age of 95 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eSize: 20cm tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.com\/catalog?search_text=%23K20005\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E4%BC%8A%E8%B1%86%E8%AD%B7\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore works by Mamoru Izu 伊豆護\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275774615883,"sku":"K20005","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750247959.jpg?v=1757948991"},{"product_id":"vtt06-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport","title":"VTT06 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Wajima 輪島","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Morning market in Wajima 輪島, ishikawa. Size: 10 x 7.5 x1.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWajima (輪島) is a small coastal city located on the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is renowned for its deep-rooted traditions, particularly the production of Wajima-nuri, a high-quality lacquerware that has been crafted in the region for centuries. This artisanal technique involves multiple layers of lacquer and detailed handwork, making each piece both beautiful and durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e  Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT05\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#VTT05\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275775369547,"sku":"VTT06","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_4f02b3d4-7bf4-4a0f-bfcd-f41121f706ff.jpg?v=1756467666"},{"product_id":"vtt08-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-ise-shrine-伊勢神宮","title":"VTT08 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Ise Shrine 伊勢神宮","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eLocation: The Ise Shrine 伊勢神宮\nSize: 11 x 8 x 1.8cm\n\nlocated in Ise, Mie Prefecture of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the solar goddess Amaterasu. The shrine buildings are made of solid cypress wood and use no nails but instead joined wood. The Outer Shrine, Gekū (also officially known as \"Toyouke Daijingū\"), is located about six kilometers from Naikū and dedicated to Toyouke-Ōmikami, the god of agriculture, rice harvest and industry.\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT08\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#VTT08\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275775598923,"sku":"VTT08","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_3e30ec2f-e7ab-42c6-a0c5-b52970245cbb.jpg?v=1756467669"},{"product_id":"shp15-vintage-chigiri-e-shikishi-card-hina-ningyo-雛人形","title":"SHP15 - Chigiri-e Shikishi︱Hina Ningyo 雛人形","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eVintage chigiri-e artwork card. Chigiri-e (ちぎり絵) is a traditional Japanese art form that involves creating images by tearing and layering pieces of hand-dyed washi paper (Japanese paper). The name comes from the word “chigiru” (ちぎる), meaning “to tear,” and “e” (絵), meaning “picture.”\n\nThe artwork depicts a traditional Japanese representation of Hina Ningyo (雛人形), or Hina dolls, which are commonly associated with Hinamatsuri (the Doll Festival or Girls’ Day) in Japan.\n\nThe two figures shown are likely the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohime-sama), the central pair in a typical Hina doll set. These figures are dressed in traditional Heian-period court attire and symbolize a royal wedding. They are often displayed on the top tier of a Hina doll platform during the festival, celebrated on March 3rd.\n\nSize: 24x27cm\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23SHP15\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#SHP15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23ShikishiKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#ShikishiKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275776123211,"sku":"SHP15","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_60c69be3-6040-4e37-a008-086d87bbc75d.jpg?v=1756467677"},{"product_id":"k15016-traditional-togatta-kokeshi-by-yoshio-agatsuma-我妻芳夫","title":"K15016 - Tōgatta by Yoshio Agatsuma 我妻芳夫","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eYoshio Agatsuma born May 8, 1932, as the sixth son of charcoal manufacturer Ichisaburo and Yoshio Wagatsuma in Aone , Kawasaki-cho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture. From 1949, Yoshio trained for seven years under his uncle Yoshisuke Wagatsuma in Shiroishi . When Yoshisuke moved to Sendai, Yoshio accompanied him and worked in Sendai. In 1958, at the age of 27, Yoshio left Yoshisuke's and opened a shop in Aone. He then worked as a craftsman at the factory of Masao Omiya in Togatta. In 1967, Yoshio returned to Aone and opened a woodcarving business, continuing to make kokeshi dolls. He passed away on September 16, 2004, at the age of 73. Size: 16cm tall \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23k15016\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275776385355,"sku":"K15016","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_64349c0c-4b7d-4689-a5e9-cee7f9354779.jpg?v=1756467679"},{"product_id":"vtt13-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-glover-garden-グラバー園","title":"VTT13 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Glover Garden グラバー園","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Glover Garden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5a6566; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, V_INTER Fallback, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eグラバー園\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e, Minamiyamatemachi, Nagasaki.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eSize: 8x11x2cm Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT13\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275776549195,"sku":"VTT13","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_068e6eaa-1e83-4e50-8401-dd5460b75aeb.jpg?v=1756467683"},{"product_id":"vtt18-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-昭和新山","title":"VTT18 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Shōwa-shinzan 昭和新山","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Shōwa-shinzan 昭和新山 Size: 10x7.5x1.5cm Shōwa-shinzan is a volcanic lava dome in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido, Japan, next to Mount Usu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThe mountain was created between 28 December 1943 and September 1945. Initially, a series of strong earthquakes shook the area, and wheat fields were rapidly uplifted. Lava broke through the surface and the current peak was created. The peak is now 398 m (1,306 ft) tall, and still actively smoking. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT18\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#VTT18\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275776876875,"sku":"VTT18","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_079821a7-4841-4ae4-b510-f8a7b017e923_1.jpg?v=1775556325"},{"product_id":"k20056-traditional-zao-kokeshi-by-genkichi-saito-斎藤源吉","title":"K20056 - Zao by Genkichi Saito 斎藤源吉","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eVery old kokeshi from 1959. Made by Genkichi Saito. He born on May 1, 1885, in Takayu, Zao, Yamagata Prefecture. Eldest son of Tadaharu Saito and Ito, sake brewers. After he turned 70, he would place a \"ju\" (longevity) sign between the flower patterns on the body. Please see the photo 2, it’s written in green color. He passed away on December 21, 1964 at the Yamagata Prefectural Saiseikai Hospital at the age of 80. His funeral was held on January 24, 1965 at Yuhoji Temple in Yamagata City, and a memorial discussion was also held by the Yamagata Prefecture Kokeshi Association. Size: 21cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275778187595,"sku":"K20056","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_6ba3a42b-d527-4fae-8972-9017cfb0c5bd.jpg?v=1756467690"},{"product_id":"k15045-omiyage-souvenir-kokeshi-tokaidochu-hizakurige-東海道中膝栗毛","title":"K15045 - Omiyage kokeshi︱ Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige 東海道中膝栗毛","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"web_ui__Cell__cell web_ui__Cell__tight\" role=\"presentation\" style='-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; align-items: center; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; position: relative; width: 347.386px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;'\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"web_ui__Cell__content\" style=\"flex-grow: 1; max-height: 100%; min-width: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"web_ui__Cell__body\" style=\"line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-text-wrap\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThis whimsical vintage folk craft from Hakone features a delightful pair of nodding wooden dolls modeled after Yaji and Kita, the beloved comic duo from the Edo-period satirical travel novel Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige (東海道中膝栗毛), written by Jippensha Ikku in the early 1800s.\n\nThe novel, which follows the misadventures of two bumbling travelers journeying the famed Tōkaidō road, became one of Japan’s earliest travel comedies and helped popularize domestic tourism. Its humor, regional commentary, and travel anecdotes charmed readers and still offer insight into Edo-period culture and humor today.\n\nWhat makes this folk craft especially unique is its clever kiseru pipe-inspired design, each character's limbs and body resemble components of traditional Japanese smoking pipes. Despite the minimalistic construction, the personalities of Yaji and Kita shine through, with one holding a pair of bento boxes tied with rope, a charming nod to their ever-hungry, lighthearted nature.\n\nTheir exaggerated expressions and bright blue topknots give the pair a distinctly comical charm. The dolls are mounted on a base marked with “箱根” (Hakone), indicating their origin in the renowned hot spring and craft region. While modest in finish and slightly aged, the piece is full of nostalgic character and folk humor—reminiscent of Japan’s version of Abbott and Costello.\n\nA rare and entertaining collectible that captures the spirit of Edo-period travel, storytelling, and folk artistry.\n\nSize: 13 x 6 x 14cm\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23k15045\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer;\"\u003e#k15045\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23omiyagekyo\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer;\"\u003e#omiyagekyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"web_ui__Spacer__regular web_ui__Spacer__horizontal\" style=\"height: 8px; min-width: 8px; width: 347.386px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"web_ui__Divider__divider\" style='background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(21, 25, 26, 0.12); border: 0px; font-size: 0px; height: 1px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; min-height: 1px; overflow: hidden; width: 347.386px; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275779334475,"sku":"K15045","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_67dd974b-2dd3-4fc1-9d8d-da96f933a172.jpg?v=1756467701"},{"product_id":"vtt20-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-abashiri-prison-museum-abashiri-網走","title":"VTT20 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Abashiri 網走","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eLocation: Abashiri Prison Museum, Abashiri 網走, Hokkaido.\nSize: 9.5x8.5x2cm\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT20\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#VTT20\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275779563851,"sku":"VTT20","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_5c27b343-1fa2-467c-92af-e56289c486f9.jpg?v=1756467704"},{"product_id":"k25015-traditional-hijiori-kokeshi-by-shoichi-sato-佐藤昭一","title":"K25015 - Hijiori by Shoichi Sato 佐藤昭一","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; align-items: center; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; position: relative; width: 347.386px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"web_ui__Cell__cell web_ui__Cell__tight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-grow: 1; max-height: 100%; min-width: 0px;\" class=\"web_ui__Cell__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 22px;\" class=\"web_ui__Cell__body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eShoichi Sato born on November 10, 1935, as the eldest son of woodworkers Sato Minosuke and Kikuno, at 181 Kitazaimokucho, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Around 1973, he began to actively work on kokeshi, devoting himself to the challenge of restoring many Shusuke dolls. He was awarded the Outstanding Skills Medal by the prefecture and the country (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare), and was also awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal in 2000 and the Pola Traditional Culture Award in 2007. In his later years, he opened the \" Kokeshi Studio Sanpaku \" at 2-36-22 Nakayama, Aoba-ku, Sendai, and continued to make kokeshi dolls and banga. He passed away on January 19, 2024 at the age of 89. Size: 24.5cm \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23k25015\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275779727691,"sku":"K25015","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_642d0941-1e56-47c0-9cf4-3bfc6d65f10c.jpg?v=1756467707"},{"product_id":"ft190-vintage-craft-kaga-ningyo-kintaro-with-tai-fish-加賀人形","title":"FT190 - Kaga Ningyō Kintarō︱Tai Fish 加賀人形","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThis charming vintage Kaga doll features Kintarō—a beloved figure from Japanese folklore—depicted in a traditional, rounded form typical of Kaga Ningyō 加賀人形・金太郎鯛抱き, a local folk craft originating from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. 加賀人形 (Kaga Ningyō) are a distinctive style of traditional Japanese dolls that originate from Kanazawa, the historical capital of Kaga Domain (present-day Ishikawa Prefecture). These dolls are known for their graceful appearance, refined craftsmanship, and deeply rooted cultural symbolism, reflecting the aesthetics of a region once famed for its samurai culture, art patronage, and courtly elegance. Kintarō, often portrayed as a child of great strength and courage, is shown here with a serene smile and wearing a gold-painted kabuto (helmet), a detail that nods to his future as a mighty warrior. His black side-locks and red decorative cords add a delightful touch of traditional character and charm. This piece is made of ceramic and finished with soft, hand-painted features. It sits atop a wooden base and comes with its original signed kiri-wood box (桐箱), which is marked with the artist’s signature and stamps, adding cultural and collectible value. Both decorative and symbolic, this piece celebrates the spirit of youth, strength, and auspicious fortune, perfect as a collector’s item, seasonal display, or a nostalgic gift from traditional Japan. Size: 5.5 x 6.5 x 9cm 9 x 7 x 11cm (Box) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275780350283,"sku":"FT190","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_e9ebcf77-76c2-41b4-86a0-5adc20c77288.jpg?v=1756467715"},{"product_id":"k20025-traditional-naruko-kokeshi-by-shoji-sakurai-桜井昭二","title":"K20025 - Naruko by Shoji Sakurai 桜井昭二","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eShoji Sakurai 桜井昭二 born on January 1, 1927, as the eldest son of Sakurai Mannojo and Kou, woodworkers in Naruko. During his prewar school days, from the age of 14 or 15, he learned how to paint kokeshi dolls from his mother Kou. Shoji's existence had already been introduced in the magazine Kou. His pupils included Igarashi Isamu, Yusa Yasuo, Onuma Koichi and Yoshida Katsunori. His eldest son Akihiro also began training in wood carving in 1972. Even in his later years, he actively participated in the National Kokeshi Festival held every year in Naruko, continuing to enter works in the competition, and even gave a demonstration on the foot-operated potter's wheel at the festival six months before his death. His contributions in building and supporting the foundations of Naruko in the postwar period were great. He passed away on March 27, 2011, shortly after the Great East Japan Earthquake. He was 85 years old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003eSize: 21 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" class=\"web_ui__Text__text web_ui__Text__body web_ui__Text__left web_ui__Text__format\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" class=\"u-text-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=Shoji+Sakurai+\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Shoji Sakurai 桜井昭二\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275780940107,"sku":"K20025","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750247291.jpg?v=1758113532"},{"product_id":"vtt23-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-takayama-高山","title":"VTT23 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Takayama 高山","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eTsuko-Tegata wooden passport.\n\nLocation: Takayama 高山, Gifu\nSize: 10x7.5x1.8cm\n\nTakayama is a city in Japan's mountainous Gifu Prefecture. The city is famed for its biannual Takayama Festival, going back to at least the mid-1600s, celebrating spring and fall with parades featuring ornate, gilded floats and puppet shows.\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT23\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#VTT23\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23passportkyo\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#passportkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275781333323,"sku":"VTT23","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_311512df-c194-49ac-9cb6-e198d116a72e.jpg?v=1756467722"},{"product_id":"cb009-japanese-clay-bell-ornament-dorei-horyu-ji-temple-法隆寺","title":"CB009 - Clay bell Ornament Dorei︱ Hōryū-ji Temple 法隆寺","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eVintage Japanese clay bell ornament (Dorei) It’s come from Nara, Japan. The scenery of the tower at Hōryū-ji Temple with deer. Dorei is a traditional handcrafted bell made from clay or ceramic, these bells produce a soft, pleasant sound when shaken. Often sold at shrines or festivals as charms to ward off evil and bring good fortune. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThe sound of the bell is believed to purify the surrounding environment and attract positive energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eSize: 9 x 9 x 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275781628235,"sku":"CB009","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_2ac17963-6ac7-47ff-8b16-10b691d25fab.jpg?v=1756467725"},{"product_id":"k18104-spring-pair-of-sosaku-kokeshi-by-takahashi-akinori-高橋昭倫-春","title":"K18104 - “Spring” Pair of Sosaku by Takahashi Akinori  高橋昭倫 「春」","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eThis charming pair of Sosaku Kokeshi, titled 「春」(Spring), is the work of contemporary kokeshi artist Takahashi Akinori 高橋 昭倫, son of the renowned Takahashi Hashime.\n\nExpertly turned and hand-painted, these two figures evoke the freshness and joy of springtime with their softly smiling faces and blossoming plum branches adorning their vibrant red and blue bodies. Symbolizing fleeting beauty and renewal, often associated with perseverance and quiet strength, marking the transition from winter to spring in Japan.\n\nAkinori-san is an accomplished but selective artisan based in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. He began his kokeshi-making career in homage to his father and has since made a name for himself with beautifully minimal yet expressive designs. His production is notably limited, which makes each of his creations highly collectible.\n\nIn addition to his kokeshi craft, Akinori has shared his artistry internationally, conducting kokeshi painting workshops at cultural events in France (1998) and Taiwan (2002). Though he carries forward the artistic style of his father, Akinori has introduced seasonal themes and nature motifs into his work, including pieces inspired by the Tanabata Festival, zodiac animals, and natural elements from the Japanese landscape.\n\nThis \"Spring\" pair beautifully expresses seasonal transition and joy, making it a perfect gift or collector’s item to celebrate new beginnings.\n\nSize: 12 x 12 x 18cm (each)\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23K18104\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#K18104\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23SosakuKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#SosakuKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275782283595,"sku":"K18104","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple.jpg?v=1756575388"},{"product_id":"k20065-traditional-togatta-kokeshi-by-kinu-asakura-朝倉きぬ","title":"K20065 - Togatta kokeshi by Kinu Asakura 朝倉きぬ","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003eA woman kokeshi master Kinu Asakura. She was born on April 5, 1918, as the eldest daughter of Asakura Eishiro in Yamaguchi Village, Nishichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture. Her father, Eishiro, was the younger brother of Sato Shugo's wife Ishi of Togatta, and worked at the quarry office in Yamaguchi Village at the time.\n\nIn July 1943, she married Eiji, the younger brother of Sato Seisuke of Togatta. She had three sons with Eiji, including Hideyuki, Mitsuhiro, and Kimiaki. In 1947, she moved to Sendai with Eiji and began painting new types of kokeshi dolls, which were in high demand at the time. Around 1966, the second kokeshi boom began to attract attention to traditional kokeshi dolls, and Eiji also fell ill and found it difficult to paint, so Kinu began to paint wooden dolls made by Sato Teruo and others in the same style as Eiji.\n\nSize: 21.5 cm tall\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23K20065\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#K20065\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23tradkyo\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#tradkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23togattakyo\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#togattakyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e𝐼’𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278200529227,"sku":"K20065","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_e8a87853-88a7-4533-8837-8b4fedb6c9b1.jpg?v=1756493888"},{"product_id":"k18067-traditional-zao-kokeshi-by-shoichi-okazaki-岡崎昭一","title":"K18067 - Zao by Shoichi Okazaki 岡崎昭一","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eShoichi Okazaki 岡崎昭一 born on July 16, 1941, as the eldest son of kokeshi craftsman Okazaki Naoshi and Kikuko (registered as Kiku) in Onogawa Onsen, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. His mother Kikuko was the eldest daughter of kokeshi craftsman Okazaki Hisataro. After graduating from high school, he learned woodcarving techniques from his father, Naoshi, from around 1960. He was a prolific artist and did not produce many works. He also worked on the Okazaki Hisataro and Okazaki Eijiro styles, and produced works of a high standard, but it was a great pity that he passed away on September 10, 1995, at the age of 55. He died after being stung by a bee for the second time while working at a company, and suffered anaphylactic shock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eSize: 19cm tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B2%A1%E5%B4%8E%E6%98%AD%E4%B8%80\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Shoichi Okazaki 岡崎昭一\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278203445579,"sku":"K18067","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750247220.jpg?v=1758111854"},{"product_id":"vtt28-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-chirihama-beach-driveway-千里浜","title":"VTT28 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Chirihama Beach Driveway 千里浜","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003eLocation: Chirihama Beach Driveway 千里浜\nSize: 10 x 7 x 2 cm\n\nThe Chirihama Beach Road stretches 8 km between the Chirihama IC and the Imahama IC on the Noto Satoyama Kaido Highway. It is open to the public as a tourist road.\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT28\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#VTT28\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23passportkyo\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#passportkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e𝐼’𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278204330315,"sku":"VTT28","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_c387b515-d489-4174-9216-e6a082f46a13.jpg?v=1756493907"},{"product_id":"k25017-traditional-hijiori-kokeshi-by-shoichi-sato","title":"K25017 -  Hijiori by Shoichi Sato 佐藤昭一","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003eShoichi Sato born on November 10, 1935, as the eldest son of woodworkers Sato Minosuke and Kikuno, at 181 Kitazaimokucho, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Around 1973, he began to actively work on kokeshi, devoting himself to the challenge of restoring many Shusuke dolls. He was awarded the Outstanding Skills Medal by the prefecture and the country (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare), and was also awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal in 2000 and the Pola Traditional Culture Award in 2007.\n\nIn his later years, he opened the \" Kokeshi Studio Sanpaku \" at 2-36-22 Nakayama, Aoba-ku, Sendai, and continued to make kokeshi dolls and banga. He passed away on January 19, 2024 at the age of 89.\n\nSize: 24cm tall  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23k25017\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#k25017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23tradkyo\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#tradkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23hijiorikyo\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#hijiorikyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23kokeshikyo\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#kokeshikyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e𝐼’𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278204985675,"sku":"K25017","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_bb5b4001-62e2-44aa-ac75-be57b73406a7.jpg?v=1756493910"},{"product_id":"vtt30-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-aoshima-青島","title":"VTT30 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Aoshima 青島","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eLocation: Aoshima 青島, Miyazaki\nSize: 10 x 8 x 2 cm\n\nAoshima in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, is not only surrounded by a large number of subtropical plants and a tropical environment, but also has a deep connection with mythology since ancient times, and is known as the \"hometown of mythology\".\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282253930827,"sku":"VTT30","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_4aa5bb87-3be5-4d0a-ba96-f5375ff832cb.jpg?v=1756562924"},{"product_id":"k18068-traditional-togatta-kokeshi-by-masahiro-sato","title":"K18068 - Togatta kokeshi by Masahiro Sato 佐藤正廣","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eSato Masahiro (佐藤正廣), born in 1938 in Miyagi Prefecture, is a distinguished artisan of traditional Togatta-style kokeshi dolls. He apprenticed under Grand Masters Sato Tetsuro and Wagatsuma Kichisuke, honing his craft in this esteemed Japanese folk art. Togatta kokeshi are among the oldest styles, originating from the Togatta Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture. They are characterized by a narrow, columnar body that tapers at the shoulders, leading to a head wider than the body and more angular than round. Facial features typically include bangs split in two with side fringes, thin narrow eyes, and a distinctive split or cat-like nose. Decorative motifs often feature stylized chrysanthemums (kiku), plums (ume), and irises (ayame). Sato Masahiro’s creations exemplify these traditional characteristics. For instance, his Togatta-style Ejiko kokeshi showcases the natural qualities of the wood with minimal ornamentation. This piece features a separate upper body acting as a lid, with a head displaying the typical Togatta hairstyle and facial features. The container’s wide shoulders are adorned with a red chrysanthemum, and the piece is signed by Sato himself. Size: 18 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282254782795,"sku":"K18042","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_ccde846e-bdc6-4ac1-8511-fca687ca23e3.jpg?v=1756562931"},{"product_id":"k18042-traditional-naruko-kokeshi-by-honma-tomegoro","title":"K18042 - Naruko kokeshi by Honma Tomegorō 本間留五郎","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eHonma Tomegorō (本間留五郎, 1909–1974) was a distinguished artisan of traditional Naruko-style kokeshi dolls. Born on December 9, 1909, in Atsumi, Yamagata Prefecture, he began his apprenticeship under master craftsman Okazaki Hitoshi in 1924. After completing his training, Honma worked in various workshops before establishing his own practice in his hometown. He continued to work in woodworking for a long time after the war, but passed away on January 14, 1974. He was 66 years old when he passed away. Naruko kokeshi are characterized by their cylindrical bodies and rounded heads, often adorned with hand-painted motifs such as chrysanthemum flowers. A distinctive feature of this style is the squeaking sound produced when the head is turned, due to a specific fitting technique. Honma’s creations exemplify these traditional elements, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and adherence to the Naruko aesthetic. Collectors highly value Honma Tomegorō’s kokeshi dolls for their authenticity and representation of the Naruko tradition. His works remain sought after by enthusiasts of Japanese folk art. Size: 18.5 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282255831371,"sku":"K18042","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_e87d13c2-df87-4e30-a53a-46578cb1393e.jpg?v=1756562937"},{"product_id":"shp25-japanese-chigiri-e-artwork-card","title":"SHP25 - Japanese Chigiri-e artwork card","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eOrignal Chigiri-e artwork card from 2002.\nWith the original paper draft to create the artwork card.\n\nA shikishi card featuring a traditional Japanese paper collage (Chigiri-e) artwork. The composition consists of five round-faced figures, each dressed in richly patterned and colorful kimono designs.\n\nThe two larger figures at the top showcase elaborate kimono patterns, one in green with floral motifs and the other in pink and gold, both with black hair styled in a traditional manner. The three smaller figures at the bottom wear red kimono with geometric patterns and hold tiny golden tea utensils, referencing the Japanese tea ceremony or a symbolic gesture of hospitality and good fortune.\n\nThe Shikishi card is a traditional Japanese art medium, historically used for the elegant display of poetry, calligraphy, and paintings. In modern times, Shikishi cards are not only used for formal art forms but also as souvenirs, gifts, and autographs. They have become a popular medium for well-wishes or commemorations, given their decorative quality.\n\nSize: 27x24cm\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282256355659,"sku":"SHP25","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_5f6501e8-a36a-4afa-9b24-5ffef86e01ae.jpg?v=1756562939"},{"product_id":"vtt33-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport","title":"VTT33 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Kumano-Kodo 熊野古道","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Kumano-Kodo 熊野古道, Wakayama Size: 8 x 11 x 1.7 cm The Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula of Japan. These mountainous trails are used by pilgrims to the \"Kumano Sanzan\" (熊野三山) - the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano: Kumano Hongū Taisha (熊野本宮大社), Kumano Nachi Taisha (熊野那智大社) and Kumano Hayatama Taisha (熊野速玉大社). These three shrines are the holiest sites of the ancient syncretic Kumano religion. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282257011019,"sku":"VTT33","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_efe69025-4be1-40ac-9418-161488221ba2.jpg?v=1756562942"},{"product_id":"vtt34-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport","title":"VTT34 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Tōhoku Expressway 東北自動車道","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: The Tōhoku Expressway 東北自動車道, Fukushima Size: 7.5 x 10 x 2 cm It has the Akabeko drawing on it which represents Fukushima. The Tōhoku Expressway (東北自動車道, Tōhoku Jidōsha-dō) is a south-north national expressway, and the longest expressway in Japan at 679.5 kilometers (422.2 mi). Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282257535307,"sku":"VTT34","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_9a53a6c7-e434-472b-b2b1-4686d8e4808e.jpg?v=1756562946"},{"product_id":"ft54-omiyage-onsen-souvenir-straw-boot-doll","title":"FT54 - Omiyage onsen souvenir straw boot doll","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eThis vintage omiyage is a traditional straw boot baby doll (waraji ningyō), a handcrafted souvenir commonly found in the cold, mountainous onsen regions of northeastern Japan, such as Tōhoku. These dolls are deeply rooted in local folklore and culture, representing warmth, protection, and blessings for good health.\n\nEach doll is meticulously crafted from natural straw, a material historically used in Japan for warmth and insulation. The body is shaped like a small cocoon, mimicking a baby wrapped snugly in a straw boot or basket. This design reflects the region’s harsh winters, where people relied on straw clothing and footwear to endure the cold.\n\nThe head of each doll is made from a small wooden bead, hand-painted with simple yet expressive facial features. The dolls wear tiny, triangular straw hats tied with colorful threads—one with pink and the other with green—representing the traditional practice of dressing babies warmly in winter. The straw wrapping around their bodies symbolizes protection and nurturing, much like how parents swaddle their infants in blankets to keep them safe from the cold.\n\nThese dolls are believed to bring good luck, health, and warmth to their owners, making them a popular gift among travelers visiting hot spring (onsen) towns in northeastern Japan. The contrast between the freezing climate and the soothing warmth of onsen baths is a major theme in Tōhoku culture, and these dolls encapsulate that sentiment beautifully.\n\nAs a traditional folk craft, the waraji ningyō embodies the essence of rural Japanese heritage. Its handmade quality, using locally sourced straw, adds to its authenticity and charm. Visitors to Tōhoku onsen resorts often purchase these dolls as keepsakes or gifts, carrying home a piece of the region’s rich history and craftsmanship.\n\nSize: 5cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282258059595,"sku":"FT54","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_75cbe86c-5230-41c7-a5a4-67c0ccbd57f9.jpg?v=1756562948"},{"product_id":"k25018-traditional-hijiori-kokeshi-by-bunkichi-sato","title":"K25018 - Hijiori kokeshi by Bunkichi Sato 佐藤文吉","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eBunkichi Satō 佐藤文吉 (1922-2008) was a highly respected Hijiori-style kokeshi artisan, known for his dedication to preserving and refining the Hijiori kokeshi tradition, which originates from Hijiori Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. His mother Toshio was the fifth daughter of Sato Mokichi of Togatta, and was adopted by Sato Bunroku at the age of three. During the postwar kokeshi boom of the 1950s and 60s, he was one of the most popular craftsmen. Bunkichi himself had a strong enthusiasm and passion for making kokeshi dolls, and from his efforts to improve the quality of his works, he even seemed to be putting his entire existence on kokeshi. Bunkichi Satō’s kokeshi dolls are distinguished by the classic Hijiori style, which a slender, slightly tapered body, often narrower at the base than other kokeshi types. A larger, rounded head, sometimes slightly flattened, giving the dolls a unique proportion. Distinctive facial expressions, often characterized by bold, arched eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and a small red mouth, conveying a sense of quiet dignity. Hand-painted floral or geometric patterns, primarily in red, black, and green, which may include peony blossoms, cherry blossoms, or delicate line work that enhances the doll’s graceful silhouette. As a master of the Hijiori school, Bunkichi Satō played a key role in preserving the techniques of this relatively rare kokeshi style. His works were known for their balance of precision and warmth, blending traditional craftsmanship with artistic individuality. 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His dolls are artistically and minimally decorated. He was awarded the Minister’s Prize four times along with the Enterprise Agency top prize on two occasions. Kiyohara Takao’s Sōsaku Kokeshi are known for their Innovative and sculptural designs, often moving beyond the classic cylindrical body into more intricate and flowing shapes. Unique hand-painted motifs, incorporating both traditional Japanese aesthetics (such as cherry blossoms, cranes, or calligraphic brushstrokes) and modern abstract patterns. Lacquered surfaces for a polished and refined look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThe unique key characteristic of Kiyohara pieces is ‘the arched eyes and eyebrow. He employs simple turning techniques in either a straight fashion or a bulbous shape which aid in defining the body of each doll, and are directly inspired by Traditional kokeshi forms. Kiyohara Takao’s work is deeply respected in the Sōsaku Kokeshi movement, which emerged in the mid-20th century as a way for artists to explore kokeshi as a form of personal artistic expression rather than purely folk craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eTheir dolls are celebrated for their harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, making them sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese contemporary folk art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eSize: 30cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E6%B8%85%E5%8E%9F%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8B%E3%82%92\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eMore works by Kiyohara Takao 清原たかを\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈30cm","offer_id":53302326198603,"sku":"K30001","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750320382.jpg?v=1758014559"},{"product_id":"k18028-omiyage-souvenir-kokeshi-doll","title":"K18028 - Omiyage kokeshi︱Seimon Ōhashi 正門大橋","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThis vintage omiyage kokeshi featuring a hand-painted depiction of Seimon Ōhashi (正門大橋), one of the most iconic bridges leading to the Tokyo Imperial Palace. The kokeshi has a whimsical, rounded bobbled head with a cheerful expression, highlighted by thinly arched eyebrows, delicate black eyes. The body is slender and subtly tapered, with a black background, serving as a dramatic backdrop for the intricate painted scene beautifully illustrates Seimon Ōhashi, with its elegant arch structure, surrounded by lush green trees and a glimpse of the Imperial Palace grounds, adding a sense of depth and cultural significance. Seimon Ōhashi (正門大橋), meaning “Main Gate Grand Bridge”. The bridge is not open to the public, but it is a popular sightseeing spot from the Kōkyo Gaien (Imperial Palace Outer Garden). It offers breathtaking views, especially during seasonal changes like cherry blossom season (sakura) and autumn foliage. 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One of the most distinctive features of this kokeshi is the Henohenomoheji (へのへのもへじ) face painted on the front of the dudou. This playful and nostalgic motif is a Japanese doodle-style face, composed of hiragana characters: • へ (he) for eyebrows • の (no) for eyes • へ (he) for the nose • も (mo) and へ (he) for the cheeks • じ (ji) for the mouth Henohenomoheji is often drawn by children or used to depict simple cartoon faces, making this kokeshi particularly whimsical and endearing. The dudou is painted with a green diamond-shaped pattern framing the face, adding a pop of color while preserving the rustic charm of the aged wood. This kokeshi represents a symbol of protection and good fortune for children, as traditional kokeshi are often associated with blessings for growth and health. 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Sheep are also seen as symbols of kindness, warmth, and good fortune. The color red, frequently used in ema, represents protection against evil and the invitation of good fortune. The purple cord symbolizes strength, longevity, and spirituality, as purple has long been associated with nobility and wisdom in Japan. The top right corner, the Figure Eight Knot (はちじむすび, Hachiji Musubi) is believed to have a protective effect and can expel evil and negative energy. It’s symbolizes the connection between people and harmonious relationships. It represents the strong bonds between family. The shape of the figure eight knot also symbolizes infinity and eternity, representing the cycle and continuous flow of life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282519908683,"sku":"SHP33","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_ef186814-1316-41dd-bfed-44bd0bb8d6a0.jpg?v=1756568630"},{"product_id":"k20006-traditional-zao-kokeshi-by-yasumitsu-omiya","title":"K20006 - Zao by Yasumitsu Omiya 大宮安光","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eA Vinatge Zao-style kokeshi, originating from the Tōgatta region of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Zao kokeshi are known for their tall, slender bodies and distinctive painted patterns, often featuring floral motifs. This particular kokeshi features a striking red and green chrysanthemum pattern running down its cylindrical body, a hallmark of the Zao style. Yasumitsu Omiya (大宮安光) was a distinguished kokeshi artisan associated with the Zao Takayu tradition. Born on February 29, 1934, in Sogetsu, Yamagata Prefecture, he was the eldest son of Anjiro Omiya, a woodturner. While still in high school, Yasumitsu began his apprenticeship under his father, honing his skills in woodturning. After his father’s passing in 1952, he continued to refine his craft and took on the responsibility of mentoring his younger brothers, MasaYasu and Masataka Omiya. Initially focusing on producing new-style kokeshi doll blanks, Yasumitsu expanded his repertoire to include traditional kokeshi designs from December 1967. 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Masanaga Umezu was born on September 9, 1923, in Sakuramoto, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. His family business was in rice milling, but in his middle years, he decided to pursue kokeshi-making. He trained under Kenichi Nishiyama (西山憲一), a renowned Tsuchiyu-style kokeshi artisan, and began creating kokeshi dolls around 1970. Umezu's works were influenced by Nishiyama but had a distinct style, characterized by gentle facial expressions and delicate lathe-turned lines. He passed away on November 25, 2009, at the age of 87. Masanaga Umezu’s work often features delicate brushwork with geometric patterns, or flowing lines, bringing a sense of movement and grace to the piece. The face is typically painted with a gentle expression, marked by thin, arching eyebrows and soft red lips, conveying a sense of warmth and charm. Made from high-quality mizuki (dogwood) this kokeshi has a smooth, polished surface that highlights the natural grain of the wood. This Umezu’s dolls feature a slightly tapered body and a subtle color gradient, adding depth to the overall design. When gently turned, the head may produce a soft creaking sound, adding a unique interactive element to the doll. 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During the Edo period (1603–1868), it was largely inhabited by the Ainu people, the indigenous group of the region. 1. 原生花園 (Genseikaen) – A pristine wildflower garden located near Abashiri, famous for its seasonal blooms, particularly in summer. It represents the untouched natural beauty of Hokkaido. 2. 温根湯 (Onneyu) – A well-known hot spring area in Kitami, cherished for its therapeutic waters. This place symbolizes relaxation and healing, a common theme in Edo-period travel culture. 3. 石北峠 (Sekihoku Tōge) – A mountain pass connecting the Kitami region with central Hokkaido, often covered in snow during winter. It signifies the harsh yet majestic landscapes of Ezochi. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. 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