{"product_id":"k30043-tsuchiyu-kokeshi-by-chuzo-watanabe-渡辺忠蔵","title":"K30043 - Tsuchiyu Kokeshi by Chūzō Watanabe 渡辺忠蔵","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tsuchiyu kokeshi by Chūzō Watanabe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e渡辺忠蔵 (1921–2008) is a striking example of the region’s understated elegance, distinguished by its warm coloration and rhythmic simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll features a slender, elongated body topped with a softly rounded head, a classic Tsuchiyu silhouette that emphasizes vertical grace. The face is gently expressive, with fine, slightly arched brows, narrow eyes, and a small, composed smile that conveys a sense of quiet warmth. The hairstyle is minimal yet balanced, with soft black side locks and a subtle fringe, allowing the natural wood tone of the face to remain prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat defines this piece most strongly is its bold banded decoration, where layers of hand-applied red, amber, and earthy brown tones wrap around the body in soft, blurred horizontal stripes. The pigments appear to melt into the wood grain, creating a painterly, almost atmospheric effect rather than sharp lines. This technique gives the piece a sense of depth and movement, while maintaining the restrained aesthetic typical of Tsuchiyu kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChūzō Watanabe was born in 1921 in Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima, into a family connected to the long-standing Yamaneya lineage. After early years spent in mountain labor and sericulture, and military service during the war, he returned home and dedicated himself fully to woodworking. Though he began learning through observation as early as the 1930s, he later refined his kokeshi-making under the influence of collectors such as Tokio Shikama, producing multiple styles including Sabako and Sakuzō traditions alongside his own interpretations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x 30cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈30cm","offer_id":57195634786635,"sku":"K30043","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_23552d58-290b-4620-ad1b-d27fe5af155e.jpg?v=1777748962","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/k30043-tsuchiyu-kokeshi-by-chuzo-watanabe-%e6%b8%a1%e8%be%ba%e5%bf%a0%e8%94%b5","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}