{"product_id":"k10246-sosaku-kokeshi-pair-from-hanamaki-花巻","title":"K10246 - Sosaku Kokeshi pair from Hanamaki 花巻","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming pair of vintage creative kokeshi comes from Hanamaki (花巻), Iwate Prefecture, a region celebrated for its rich folk craft heritage and its distinctive approach to modern kokeshi artistry. While Hanamaki is not one of Japan's traditional kokeshi-producing centers such as Naruko or Tsuchiyu, it gained recognition during the mid-20th century for producing imaginative and expressive kokeshi created by skilled artisan woodworkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger doll features an elegant elongated form decorated with playful abstract circular motifs in soft pastel and earthy tones, while the smaller companion is adorned with bold golden bands and delicate painted details. Both dolls display the serene, closed-eye expressions that characterize creative kokeshi, conveying a quiet sense of warmth and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional kokeshi, which follow regional styles passed down through generations of hereditary craftsmen, Hanamaki creative kokeshi embrace artistic freedom. Their whimsical forms, decorative patterns, and individual personalities reflect the creativity of postwar Japanese artisans who reimagined the beloved kokeshi as collectible works of folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed together as a harmonious pair or added to a growing collection of Japanese folk crafts, these dolls beautifully represent the innovation and gentle charm that made Hanamaki one of Japan's most admired centers for creative kokeshi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 x 4 x 12cm (L)\u003cbr\u003e2.5 x 2.5 x 9cm (S)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈10cm","offer_id":57839195062603,"sku":"K10246","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_323a22e5-2ee4-4dbf-bc1c-2cda359d1459.jpg?v=1783759966","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k10246-sosaku-kokeshi-pair-from-hanamaki-%e8%8a%b1%e5%b7%bb","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}