{"product_id":"k25180-yajiro-kokeshi-by-hisashiro-niiyama-新山久城","title":"K25180 - Yajirō Kokeshi by Hisashiro Niiyama 新山久城","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming Yajirō-style kokeshi was created by 新山久城 (Hisashiro Niiyama, 1942–2008), a craftsman deeply rooted in the traditional woodturning culture of Yajirō in Miyagi Prefecture. The doll reflects the quiet elegance and refined simplicity associated with the Yajirō lineage, known for its expressive forms and emphasis on natural wood beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kokeshi features a rounded head with delicately painted eyes, softly curved brows, and a small stylized nose rendered in minimalist brushstrokes. The expression is calm and introspective, carrying the gentle warmth often found in Yajirō dolls. The subtly asymmetrical hand-painted details and visible brush texture give the piece an intimate handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts body is gracefully shaped with a softly narrowing waist, highlighting the elegant turning techniques characteristic of the Yajirō tradition. Traces of soft reddish coloration around the head and neck add depth and warmth while preserving the aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHisashiro Niiyama was born in 1942 as the eldest son of woodturner Hisashi Niiyama in Yajirō, Fukuoka Village, Katta District. After graduating from junior high school in 1957, he apprenticed under his father and soon began creating kokeshi in the style of his grandfather, Hisaji Niiyama, continuing an important family lineage of Yajirō craftsmanship. Following the death of his grandfather in 1969, he continued producing kokeshi at the family workshop before establishing his own branch household and workshop in 1981. Alongside woodworking, he also farmed and even served a term as a city council member in the early 1990s. He remained devoted to woodturning until the later years of his life and passed away in 2008 at the age of 66.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage kokeshi beautifully captures the restrained elegance of the Yajirō tradition — a sincere and timeless piece that celebrates both folk artistry and the enduring legacy of a family of craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8 x 8 x 25cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E6%96%B0%E5%B1%B1%E4%B9%85%E5%9F%8E\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Hisashiro Niiyama 新山久城\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":57361063444811,"sku":"K25180","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_605759d5-af58-4538-a929-2f306768ccae.jpg?v=1779110055","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k25180-yajiro-kokeshi-by-hisashiro-niiyama-%e6%96%b0%e5%b1%b1%e4%b9%85%e5%9f%8e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}