A vintage Omiyage Kokeshi pair originating from Shirabu Onsen (白布温泉), a historic hot spring resort in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
These delightful wooden dolls feature large, rounded heads with playful pointed ornaments, delicately hand-painted facial features, and sweet expressions. Their traditional hairstyles are decorated with colourful accents in blue, red, and black, giving each doll its own distinctive personality.
The cylindrical bodies retain their rustic bark edges, beautifully contrasting with the smooth wooden heads. Each is decorated with a charming hand-painted landscape featuring mountains, flowing streams, traditional bridges, and lush greenery, accompanied by delicate Japanese calligraphy evoking the peaceful scenery of the region.
Shirabu Onsen located in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Shirabu Onsen is a historic mountain hot spring resort situated on the slopes of the Azuma mountain range.
Known for its traditional Japanese inns, forested surroundings, and peaceful mountain atmosphere, Shirabu Onsen has welcomed travellers for centuries.
The name Shirabu is associated with the resort's distinctive white mineral-rich hot spring waters and its long history as a place of rest and relaxation.
The scenic illustrations on these dolls reflect the natural beauty of Japan's mountain hot spring regions, where wooden souvenirs were traditionally purchased as keepsakes of memorable journeys.
Size: 7 x 7 x 19cm
