{"product_id":"k25191-sosaku-shingata-kokeshi-by-mitsuo-光男","title":"K25191 - Sosaku Shingata Kokeshi by Mitsuo 光男","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shingata Kokeshi was created by Mitsuo (光男), an artist admired for his graceful interpretations of traditional kokeshi forms and his refined decorative sensibility. While Mitsuo is perhaps best remembered among collectors for highly sought-after works such as Omohi (想ひ, “Memories”), his broader body of work demonstrates a remarkable ability to balance classic kokeshi aesthetics with the creativity of the postwar Sōsaku movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece presents a warm and dignified figure with a softly rounded head, gentle smiling eyes, and a delicate red bow adorning her coiffure. The doll’s expression radiates serenity and kindness, a hallmark of Mitsuo’s work. The natural wood grain remains beautifully visible beneath the finish, enhancing the organic warmth of the piece and reflecting the artist’s appreciation for the inherent beauty of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is decorated with a striking vertical floral motif rendered in deep black against the pale wood surface. Accented by vivid crimson bands at the neck and base, the design creates a bold contrast while maintaining an elegant sense of harmony. The stylized flowers evoke traditional Japanese decorative arts while remaining distinctly modern in their graphic simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during the flourishing era of creative and new-style kokeshi, this doll exemplifies the movement’s goal of preserving the spirit of kokeshi while allowing artists greater freedom of expression. Mitsuo’s work is particularly valued for its refined craftsmanship, balanced proportions, and emotional warmth, qualities that have made his creations enduring favorites among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":57542390186315,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_7265eff6-8dc3-4daa-9deb-524c8dea2556.jpg?v=1781029055","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k25191-sosaku-shingata-kokeshi-by-mitsuo-%e5%85%89%e7%94%b7","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}