{"product_id":"k20091-tsuchiyu-by-katsuhide-abe-阿部勝英","title":"K20091 - Tsuchiyu by Katsuhide Abe 阿部勝英","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tsuchiyu-style kokeshi by Katsuhide Abe reflects the understated beauty and nostalgic charm of the postwar folk art revival. Its classic barrel-shaped form is adorned with bold crimson wheel lines and a striking red collar, giving it a simple yet refined balance. The doll’s face is sweet and dignified, with a gentle smile and well-defined hair adorned with traditional red side ribbons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough Abe produced kokeshi in limited quantities, this piece exhibits his characteristic restraint delicate brushwork, skillful spacing, and a smooth, clear finish, all in homage to the Tsuchiyu tradition and the influence of his predecessor Abe Jisuke. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsuhide Abe (阿部勝英, 1924–1989) was born on February 27, 1924, in Mizuhara, Fukushima Prefecture, as the third son of a farming family. After working in Kawaguchi and serving in Manchuria during WWII, he returned to Japan and settled in Tsuchiyu Onsen in 1950. That same year, he joined Matsuya, a local souvenir shop run by kokeshi craftsman Abe Jisuke, and later married Jisuke’s widow, Shina, in 1952. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsuhide’s early kokeshi showed signs of learning, but his style matured significantly. Influenced by classic Jisuke models, he developed a uniquely expressive form—one praised by collector Tokio Shikama for its emotional depth and classical grace. His dolls are cherished for honoring the Tsuchiyu legacy while carrying a personal, modern elegance. He passed away in 1989 at the age of 66, leaving behind a small but revered body of work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x 21.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈20cm","offer_id":53312937034059,"sku":"K20091","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1753790906.webp?v=1756979181","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k20091-tsuchiyu-by-katsuhide-abe-%e9%98%bf%e9%83%a8%e5%8b%9d%e8%8b%b1","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}