{"product_id":"k35016-tsugaru-kokeshi-by-kenzo-hasegawa-長谷川健三","title":"K35016 - Tsugaru Kokeshi by Kenzo Hasegawa 長谷川健三","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Tsugaru Kokeshi by Kenzo Hasegawa (長谷川健三, born 1942), a respected artisan of the Tsugaru tradition from Aomori Prefecture. Born into a family of woodworkers in Owani, Hasegawa was immersed in woodworking from an early age. His father, Tatsuo Hasegawa, was a versatile craftsman who produced furniture, toys, baseball bats, and occasionally kokeshi dolls. After graduating from high school in 1960, Kenzo joined Komai Seisakusho, where he developed the precise woodworking skills that would later define his kokeshi creations. Building upon his family's craftsmanship, he became known for producing Tsugaru kokeshi that combine traditional forms with playful regional motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly delightful feature of this piece is the hand-painted Daruma motif adorning the lower body. The Daruma, inspired by Bodhidharma, is one of Japan's most beloved symbols of perseverance, resilience, and good fortune. Traditionally associated with setting goals and overcoming challenges, the Daruma adds a layer of auspicious meaning to this kokeshi, making it both a decorative object and a symbol of determination and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-turned from natural wood and individually hand-painted, this vintage kokeshi embodies the warmth and craftsmanship of northern Japan's folk art traditions. Kenzo Hasegawa's works are appreciated for their clean forms, vibrant colours, and thoughtful incorporation of regional symbolism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 35cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈35cm","offer_id":58002215371083,"sku":"K35016","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_358eb141-ff79-4029-8a8a-12ee86c70a4b.jpg?v=1785505303","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k35016-tsugaru-kokeshi-by-kenzo-hasegawa-%e9%95%b7%e8%b0%b7%e5%b7%9d%e5%81%a5%e4%b8%89","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}