{"product_id":"k10132-omiyage-daikon-kokeshi-from-kagoshima","title":"K10132 - Omiyage Daikon kokeshi from Kagoshima","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming and playful daikon-themed kokeshi is a delightful vintage omiyage folk craft from Kagoshima, dating back to Showa 36 (1961). The two characters are humorously shaped like daikon radishes, a vegetable that carries deep symbolic meaning in Japan, often associated with good health, prosperity, and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-painted with bright expressions and soft colors, the figures are nestled together in a small woven basket, adding to their warm, nostalgic charm. The male figure has a leafy green top, while the female wears a ribbon, evoking the image of a couple—perhaps symbolizing family harmony or a bountiful household. This piece captures the joyful and lighthearted design style popular in the early Showa period, making it a wonderful collectible that blends humor, tradition, and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Shinto and folk traditions, daikon’s white color represents purity. It's often offered at shrines as a sacred vegetable (shinsen) and plays a role in seasonal purification rituals such as daikon-maki (wrapping with daikon), practiced to ward off evil spirits or illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and whimsical keepsake from southern Japan, this kokeshi is not just a folk toy but a nostalgic expression of local identity and Japanese craft culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377156055371,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1757751227.jpg?v=1757761079","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k10132-omiyage-daikon-kokeshi-from-kagoshima","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}