Published in April 1986 (Shōwa 61), this is Issue No. 301 of Kokeshi Techō (こけし手帖), the specialist journal issued by the Tokyo Kokeshi Tomo-no-kai (東京こけし友の会).
The cover features a charming stylized kokeshi with red floral decoration, drawn by Shōgo Takahashi (高橋正吾).
Coming immediately after the milestone 300th issue, this edition looks back on the history of Kokeshi Techō while continuing its documentation of traditional kokeshi culture, craftsmen, collecting and regional events.
Selected contents include:
Celebrating the 300th Issue of Kokeshi Techō — Nishida Minekichi
The Footsteps of 300 Issues of Kokeshi Techō — Shibata Chōkichirō
Fragments of Recollection, Part 4 — Takeda Riichi
Report from the Michinoku Kokeshi Festival
Winners of the 5th Michinoku Kokeshi Festival
Index of Kokeshi Techō Issues No. 251–300
February souvenir kokeshi feature
Members’ Salon
Kokeshi articles, literature and community news
Kokeshi Techō is an important period reference for collectors, preserving information about traditional kokeshi makers, regional lineages, exhibitions, collecting culture and the development of the Japanese kokeshi community.
Size: 12.5 x 18cm
30 pages
