{"product_id":"k10278-omiyage-kokeshi-from-lake-toya-洞爺湖","title":"K10278 - Omiyage Kokeshi from Lake Toya 洞爺湖","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Omiyage Kokeshi from Lake Toya (洞爺湖) in Hokkaido, featuring a colourful representation of traditional Ainu-inspired clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slender wooden doll features a small rounded head, a gentle smiling expression, and black painted hair decorated with a bright yellow headband. Its elongated cylindrical body is beautifully adorned with colourful geometric patterns in red, orange, blue, and black, along with a decorative necklace and traditional-style garments inspired by Ainu culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ainu are the Indigenous people of northern Japan, particularly Hokkaido, with a rich cultural heritage expressed through traditional clothing, woodcarving, embroidery, music, and spiritual customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAinu textiles are especially recognised for their intricate geometric and symmetrical patterns, traditionally incorporated into garments as decorative and protective motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis souvenir kokeshi offers a stylised interpretation of Ainu traditional dress, reflecting the popularity of regional cultural souvenirs in Japan during the Shōwa period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake Toya is a beautiful volcanic caldera lake in southwestern Hokkaido, celebrated for its scenic landscapes, surrounding mountains, and hot spring resorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 2 x 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59105149419851,"sku":"K10278","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_92c0eda0-7a10-4bf1-86b5-e1134bcd14a9.jpg?v=1793637341","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k10278-omiyage-kokeshi-from-lake-toya-%e6%b4%9e%e7%88%ba%e6%b9%96","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}