{"product_id":"k15181-sosaku-kokeshi-by-koho-光宝","title":"K15181 - Sosaku Kokeshi by Kōhō 光宝","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming vintage Sōsaku Kokeshi by Kōhō 光宝, a Japanese artisan associated with the modern creative kokeshi movement of the Shōwa and Heisei eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis playful piece features a rounded head with delicately painted features, long dark bangs, and a small red hair ornament. The cylindrical body is decorated with a stylized plum blossom motif (ume \/ 梅) in red, white, and black, extending onto the separate wooden sleeves. At the front, the figure holds a woven red ball containing small bells, adding both texture and a lively decorative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum blossom is an important motif in Japanese culture. Because it blooms at the end of winter, often before other flowers appear, it is associated with resilience, renewal, hope, and the arrival of spring. Its use here gives the doll a cheerful and auspicious character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōhō’s work reflects the freedom of Sōsaku Kokeshi, in which artists moved beyond the fixed regional forms of traditional kokeshi and explored more sculptural silhouettes, varied materials, and imaginative decorative elements. His pieces are known for combining folk-art warmth with a distinctly modern sense of design.\u003cbr\u003eKōhō received major recognition for his craftsmanship, including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, and his works were exhibited and awarded at important national kokeshi competitions in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 x 5 x 13cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈15cm","offer_id":58642653479243,"sku":"K15181","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_3cc192bb-4f90-4d19-a2b6-0d207cd30e6b.jpg?v=1790715472","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k15181-sosaku-kokeshi-by-koho-%e5%85%89%e5%ae%9d","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}