{"product_id":"k18012-traditional-zao-kokeshi-by-ishiyama-kazuo","title":"K18012 - Zao by Ishiyama Kazuo 石山和夫","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;\"\u003eVintage Zao style kokeshi from 1970s made by Ishiyama Kazuo 石山和夫. The beautifully proportioned face is emphasized, and incorporates the Futae-Mabuta, (double lid), eyes; the stylized Naga-Bana, (long ear drop nose), and the Chrysanthemum flower motif on the top of the head and the side of the face. Ishiyama Kazuo was a revered Japanese kokeshi doll maker, celebrated for his profound dedication to preserving and innovating within this traditional 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;\"\u003eBorn in 1929 in Miyagi Prefecture, a region central to kokeshi heritage, Ishiyama emerged as a pivotal figure in the post-World War II sosaku (creative) kokeshi movement, which emphasized artistic individuality while honoring historical techniques. \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;\"\u003eIshiyama’s career spanned decades, during which he became a cultural ambassador for kokeshi craftsmanship. He exhibited widely across Japan and internationally, elevating the doll’s status from folk art to a symbol of Japanese aesthetic philosophy. He passed away in 2017, leaving a legacy that bridges tradition and innovation. His life’s work underscores the dynamic evolution of kokeshi, celebrating its historical roots while inviting artistic exploration. \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\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: 18 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E7%9F%B3%E5%B1%B1%E5%92%8C%E5%A4%AB\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\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 Ishiyama Kazuo 石山和夫\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈18cm","offer_id":53302314303819,"sku":"K18012","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_3504a8e8-f93a-4f6c-b3bb-641062a327ca.jpg?v=1768385839","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k18012-traditional-zao-kokeshi-by-ishiyama-kazuo","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}