{"product_id":"k20099-omiyage-kokeshi-kyoto-gion-kouta-祇園小唄","title":"K20099 - Omiyage Kokeshi Kyoto Gion Kouta 祇園小唄","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-67bb5efd-5a20-8002-bb34-e3afc07212c9-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-476\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9be992eb-41b4-488a-b097-0c93edb0e357\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis omiyage kokeshi doll from Kyoto captures the elegance and nostalgia of Japan’s old capital, blending traditional craft with poetic charm. The doll is painted with a serene female face and her cylindrical body is inscribed with the lyrics of “Gion Kouta” (祇園小唄), a famous song associated with the historic Gion district, known for its geisha culture and atmospheric streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of this piece is its midsection, which is made of polished bark from the mountain cherry tree (yamazakura, 山桜). The glossy, dark texture adds a natural contrast to the smooth wood above and below, showcasing the artisan’s appreciation for the raw beauty of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base, an elegant scene is hand-painted in sumi ink and soft hues, depicting the image of a Kyoto maiko (apprentice geisha). Hcrossing a bridge beneath pine trees and a distant temple, all set against a backdrop of mountains. The combination of lyrical elements, seasonal scenery, and natural materials makes this kokeshi not just a charming souvenir, but a quiet homage to the cultural richness of Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8 x 8 x 22cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈20cm","offer_id":53736822505803,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/template_1_e0122d7a-f9eb-4c2f-bf1f-b3a88656673d.jpg?v=1761560651","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k20099-omiyage-kokeshi-kyoto-gion-kouta-%e7%a5%87%e5%9c%92%e5%b0%8f%e5%94%84","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}