{"product_id":"k18089-traditional-yamagata-kokeshi-by-kobayashi-seijiro","title":"K18089 - Yamagata by Kobayashi Seijirō 小林清次郎","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: pre-line;\"\u003eA vintage Yamagata-style kokeshi features the distinctive craftsmanship of Kobayashi Seijirō (1918–2015) a kokeshi artisan from Yamagata Prefecture who was active primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century.\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;\"\u003e Known for his bold and stylized brushwork, Seijirō's dolls stand out for their strong visual presence and classic form. The doll displays a tall, cylindrical body with deep red horizontal bands at the shoulders and base. A large kanji character (寿, \"kotobuki\" meaning “longevity” or “congratulations”) is prominently painted in expressive calligraphy, which is a signature motif often seen in Seijirō’s work. This imparts not only visual drama but also a traditional message of good fortune. \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;\"\u003eThe head is round and slightly larger in proportion, with sharply painted bangs and side hair, arched eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and a small red mouth—all conveying a calm, dignified expression typical of the Yamagata tradition. Kobayashi Seijirō was part of a generation of Yamagata artisans who helped shape and formalize the regional kokeshi identity. His works are now appreciated for their strong personality and historical significance. \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: 5 x 5 x 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B0%8F%E6%9E%97%E6%B8%85%E6%AC%A1%E9%83%8E\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: pre-line;\"\u003eMore works by Kobayashi Seijirō 小林清次郎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278205673803,"sku":"EB-388899765847","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_1475f668-74f4-4f9b-9985-2521eb8841e0.jpg?v=1756493913","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k18089-traditional-yamagata-kokeshi-by-kobayashi-seijiro","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}