{"product_id":"k30081-naruko-kokeshi-by-yoshinori-ueno-上野義則","title":"K30081 - Naruko Kokeshi by Yoshinori Ueno 上野義則","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Naruko Kokeshi by Yoshinori Ueno 上野義則 (born 1949), a respected contemporary master of the Naruko tradition from Miyagi Prefecture. His journey into kokeshi making began remarkably early—while still a junior high school student, he joined the Naruko Kokeshi Club, where he learned directly from skilled craftsmen of the Naruko Kokeshi Association. In preparation for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, members of the club famously produced 10,000 commemorative kokeshi dolls as official gifts, with Yoshinori Ueno proudly contributing to this historic project. After graduating in 1965, he became an apprentice to master Akira Goto, studying under both Akira and his father Kizō Goto for nearly a decade. Since establishing his own workshop in Nakayamadaira, Naruko in 1975, Ueno has continued to create elegant kokeshi that faithfully preserve the beauty and traditions of classic Naruko craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a wonderful representation of Yoshinori Ueno's refined style. The rounded head features a gentle, smiling expression with softly closed eyes, delicately painted eyebrows, and a small, warm smile that conveys serenity and kindness. Flowing red floral ornaments crown the traditional black hairstyle, creating a graceful balance that is characteristic of Naruko kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is decorated with an impressive arrangement of stylized chrysanthemums (kiku) framed by elegant green foliage. The chrysanthemum has long been a symbol of longevity, nobility, and auspicious fortune in Japanese culture, and here it is rendered with bold yet harmonious brushwork. Fine lathe-turned rings around the neck and base further emphasize the precision of the woodturning, while the natural wood grain remains beautifully visible beneath the painted decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 9 x 9 x 33cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈30cm","offer_id":57962615013707,"sku":"K30081","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_d47d3277-6770-4b1f-a5cb-1eb94e182ea3.jpg?v=1785227810","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k30081-naruko-kokeshi-by-yoshinori-ueno-%e4%b8%8a%e9%87%8e%e7%be%a9%e5%89%87","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}