{"product_id":"k25199-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kojo-tanaka-田中晃常","title":"K25199 - Sosaku Kokeshi by Kojo Tanaka 田中晃常","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful Sōsaku Kokeshi was handcrafted by Kōjō Tanaka (田中晃常), one of the notable figures of Japan's postwar Creative Kokeshi movement. Renowned for his warm, imaginative designs, Tanaka created dolls that celebrate childhood innocence through gentle expressions, harmonious proportions, and beautifully balanced compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming piece portrays a young girl dressed in a softly decorated kimono adorned with delicate plum blossom motifs. She gently cradles a vibrant temari (traditional embroidered ball), a beloved symbol of happiness, friendship, and good fortune in Japanese culture. Resting atop her neatly carved bob hairstyle is a miniature wooden kokeshi ornament, adding a playful and uniquely whimsical touch that reflects Tanaka's creative spirit and sense of humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll showcases Tanaka's signature style—clean, rounded forms paired with expressive yet minimalist facial features. The natural warmth of the wood is complemented by subtle earth tones, soft pink accents, and vivid crimson details, creating a timeless aesthetic that is both nostalgic and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōjō Tanaka founded the Kōjō Kokeshi Kōbō in Yoshioka, Gunma Prefecture, a workshop that continues today under the care of his son, Shigemi Tanaka. This piece stands as a wonderful example of the family workshop's enduring artistic legacy and of Kōjō Tanaka's remarkable ability to infuse wood with warmth, elegance, and poetic imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming addition to any collection of Sōsaku Kokeshi, Japanese folk art, or mid-century Japanese design, this vintage doll embodies the joyful creativity and craftsmanship that made Kōjō Tanaka's works so beloved by collectors both in Japan and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 10 x 10 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E7%94%B0%E4%B8%AD%E6%99%83%E5%B8%B8\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Kojo Tanaka 田中晃常\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":57714453479755,"sku":"K25199","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_b052aef0-017a-4791-9761-2a32a6f7d569.jpg?v=1782673881","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k25199-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kojo-tanaka-%e7%94%b0%e4%b8%ad%e6%99%83%e5%b8%b8","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}