{"product_id":"k25079-traditional-yamagata-by-kiyoshi-kobayashi-小林清","title":"K25079 - Traditional Yamagata by Kiyoshi Kobayashi 小林清","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional Yamagata kokeshi crafted by Kiyoshi Kobayashi (小林清, 1951–), a third-generation kokeshi maker from Yamagata Prefecture. Born on March 26, 1951, Kiyoshi is the eldest son of Seijiro Kobayashi, a respected woodcarver, and the grandson of Kobayashi Kichisaburo. Kiyoshi began his journey into kokeshi-making in 1976 under the guidance of his father and established his own workshop and home in Hinokicho, Yamagata City, in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kokeshi doll embodies the elegance of the Yamagata tradition with its cylindrical body, floral motifs, and a rounded head adorned with gentle features and stylized hair. The hand-painted flowers—rendered in striking reds and accented with yellow and green—wrap around the body, capturing the natural beauty often associated with Yamagata-style kokeshi. The doll radiates warmth and grace, reflecting Kiyoshi Kobayashi's refined craftsmanship and deep-rooted family legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of folk artistry, this piece not only represents the Yamagata tradition but also tells the story of a lineage devoted to preserving and evolving Japan's kokeshi heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":55959479419211,"sku":"K25079","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_1264413c-4543-4b1b-96dd-b81dacfe0783.jpg?v=1763893869","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k25079-traditional-yamagata-by-kiyoshi-kobayashi-%e5%b0%8f%e6%9e%97%e6%b8%85","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}