{"product_id":"k25115-togatta-kokeshi-by-tomio-sato-佐藤富雄","title":"K25115 - Togatta Kokeshi by Tomio Sato 佐藤富雄","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful Togatta-style Kokeshi doll by Tomio Sato (佐藤富雄, 1928–2016), a respected artisan from Togatta-Shinchi in Miyagi Prefecture. Measuring 24cm, the doll showcases the classic elegance of the Togatta tradition, one of the oldest kokeshi lineages in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomio Sato was the eldest son of master craftsman Bunsuke Sato, and began woodworking at a young age, initially crafting utilitarian objects like spools and tops. His first kokeshi creation was a miniature netsuke doll, specially ordered by a well-known collector. After WWII, he resumed kokeshi-making full-time alongside his family in Togatta Onsen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the Bunsuke lineage—graceful proportions, crisp floral motifs painted in red, and a gentle, expressive face. The subtle headband motif and triple-flower body pattern are hallmarks of the tradition he preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomio continued the family’s artistry even after his father’s passing in 1977, later mentoring future artisans like Kesakichi Sato. Though he faced challenges such as a decline in pigment quality and a late-life eye injury, Tomio remained dedicated to his craft until retiring around 2008. He passed away in 2016, leaving behind a quiet but enduring legacy in the kokeshi world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E4%BD%90%E8%97%A4%E5%AF%8C%E9%9B%84\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Tomio Sato 佐藤富雄\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":56311445782859,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_e7c1c19f-93f1-49b1-a7c5-1f212f13c66b.jpg?v=1768490982","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k25115-togatta-kokeshi-by-tomio-sato-%e4%bd%90%e8%97%a4%e5%af%8c%e9%9b%84","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}