{"product_id":"k10242-sosaku-kokeshi-from-senshukai-千趣会","title":"K10242 - Sosaku Kokeshi from Senshukai 千趣会","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming pair of Sōsaku Kokeshi was produced for Senshukai (千趣会), one of Japan's most influential mail-order companies and an important promoter of creative folk art during the post-war Shōwa period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two elegant figures wearing traditional broad-brimmed hats, evoking the quiet beauty of rural Japan. Their softly painted expressions, gently lowered eyes, and warm earth-toned palette convey a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere. Delicate floral motifs and vibrant kimono patterns in shades of crimson, pink, yellow, and black provide a beautiful contrast against the natural wood grain, while the textured hats add a charming handcrafted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set was originally distributed through Senshukai's famous \"Kokeshi Distribution Club\" (こけし頒布会), launched in the mid-1950s. At a time when mail-order shopping was still a new concept in Japan, Senshukai introduced an innovative subscription program primarily aimed at working women. Members received affordable monthly deliveries of carefully selected artistic household objects and traditional folk crafts, allowing them to gradually build collections of beautifully crafted creative kokeshi. The program became enormously successful and is now regarded as one of the foundations of modern Japanese mail-order culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being mass-produced souvenirs, these subscription kokeshi were created by skilled artisans specifically for collectors, resulting in designs that beautifully combine traditional Japanese aesthetics with the artistic freedom of the Sōsaku Kokeshi movement. Today, Senshukai pieces have become increasingly collectible as reminders of both Japan's post-war design culture and the golden age of creative kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their harmonious composition, expressive simplicity, and fascinating historical background, this matching pair makes a wonderful display piece for collectors of Japanese folk art, vintage design, and Sōsaku Kokeshi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 x 5 x 11cm (L)\u003cbr\u003e4 x 4 x 8cm (S)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57645646774603,"sku":"K10242","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_be5ee1c1-5a62-43eb-a7d7-f663d4160b52.jpg?v=1782121445","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/k10242-sosaku-kokeshi-from-senshukai-%e5%8d%83%e8%b6%a3%e4%bc%9a","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}