{"product_id":"k30064-yajiro-kokeshi-by-tsugio-sato-佐藤次雄","title":"K30064 -  Yajiro Kokeshi by Tsugio Sato 佐藤次雄","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Yajirō Kokeshi was handcrafted by Tsugio Satō (佐藤次雄, 1908–1978), a respected artisan of the Yajirō tradition from Miyagi Prefecture. Born into one of the region's long-established woodworking families, Tsugio was the second son of Kannai Satō and was introduced to woodturning from an early age. Although he temporarily left the family trade to work as a professional driver—famously transporting timber through the mountains of Miyagi—he returned to woodworking after the war. In 1970, at the age of 63, he revived his practice of creating traditional Yajirō kokeshi, dedicating his later years to preserving the heritage of his family's craft while passing his skills on to his sons, Minao and Hayao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece beautifully captures the distinctive elegance of the Yajirō style. The doll features a large rounded head crowned with the characteristic concentric black rings, a softly smiling expression with finely painted almond-shaped eyes, and delicately rendered side locks. The balanced proportions and graceful facial features create a calm and welcoming presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body displays one of Yajirō kokeshi's signature decorative styles: carefully turned bands of vivid red, deep green, and natural wood surrounding bold floral motifs inspired by chrysanthemums. The segmented form, accented by contrasting rings and rounded contours, gives the doll a refined architectural elegance while showcasing the precision of the woodturner's craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYajirō kokeshi are celebrated for their decorative lathe work and harmonious use of color, qualities that are beautifully expressed in this example. Tsugio Satō's works, produced during the later stage of his career, are particularly appreciated for their confident craftsmanship and faithful interpretation of traditional Yajirō aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 9 x 9 x30cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈30cm","offer_id":57631049646411,"sku":"K30064","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_aa3d4d60-dda8-4d92-a1d6-4c02b2c65b62.jpg?v=1781945239","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k30064-yajiro-kokeshi-by-tsugio-sato-%e4%bd%90%e8%97%a4%e6%ac%a1%e9%9b%84","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}