{"product_id":"k18115-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yamagishi-umeyoshi-山岸梅好","title":"K18115 - Sosaku Kokeshi by Yamagishi Umeyoshi 山岸梅好","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sōsaku Kokeshi by Yamagishi Umeyoshi (山岸梅好) beautifully exemplifies the artist’s gentle humor and craftsmanship rooted in the mid-20th-century creative kokeshi movement. Her serene, smiling expression and subtly tilted head convey innocence and joy, a hallmark of Umeyoshi’s style. The body, finished in natural wood tones, features minimal engraved geometric patterns of the traditional rural garments, emphasizing texture over color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplicity of the form, combined with the precision of the carving, creates a perfect balance between rustic charm and modern design sensibility. This minimalistic yet expressive aesthetic is a defining feature of postwar Sōsaku Kokeshi — where each doll is treated as a sculptural artwork, not merely a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamagishi Umeyoshi was a creative Sōsaku Kokeshi artist active primarily during the Shōwa period (mid-20th century). Born in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, a region deeply tied to the traditional kokeshi-making lineage, Yamagishi studied the techniques of woodturning and lacquer finishing before developing his own artistic language within the Sōsaku movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile information on his early life is limited, his works are known for their soft humor, structural innovation, and restrained decoration — blending elements of modern sculpture with the spirit of traditional folk craft. Many of his dolls feature natural wood tones, subtle engraving, and rounded, stylized forms that give his creations a distinctly gentle, human warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8 x 8 x17cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B1%B1%E5%B2%B8%E6%A2%85%E5%A5%BD\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Yamagishi Umeyoshi 山岸梅好\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈18cm","offer_id":53729731641675,"sku":"K18115","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/template_1_6eb2f66f-9b80-4e10-a905-fa72cdab3884.jpg?v=1761418273","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k18115-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yamagishi-umeyoshi-%e5%b1%b1%e5%b2%b8%e6%a2%85%e5%a5%bd","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}