Hajime Miyashita 宮下はじめ  (1940 - )

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Master: Kichitarō Kobayashi (小林吉太郎)

Born in 1940, Hajime Miyashita studied traditional kokeshi craftsmanship under Kichitarō Kobayashi before beginning his creative kokeshi career in 1959. Based in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, he became celebrated for his expressive wooden dolls depicting young girls, traditional hairstyles, seasonal scenes, and Japanese cultural themes. He received numerous national honours, including the prestigious Prime Minister's Award in 1977. His works also attracted the attention of Japan's Imperial Family. Miyashita retired in 2006 after a fire destroyed his workshop.

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