{"product_id":"k35042-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kawamura-shoji-川村昭治","title":"K35042 - Sōsaku Kokeshi by Kawamura Shōji 川村昭治","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Sōsaku Kokeshi handcrafted by Kawamura Shōji (川村昭治), a Japanese creative kokeshi artisan from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant wooden doll features a large, rounded head with delicately painted black hair, gently closed eyes, and a peaceful expression. Its slender cylindrical body is decorated with a striking red bamboo motif, complemented by fine black horizontal bands and delicate golden-brown bamboo leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, bamboo symbolises resilience, strength, and perseverance, as it bends without breaking. Its evergreen nature also represents longevity and vitality, making it a beloved motif in traditional Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKawamura Shōji born in 1927, Kawamura Shōji was a Japanese kokeshi artisan based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, where he operated his workshop, Kawamura Kōgei (カワムラ工芸).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis creative kokeshi are recognised for their elegant proportions, expressive simplicity, and carefully balanced decorative patterns. His works were often identified by a distinctive red カワムラ seal or a handwritten signature on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1976–1977, his Sendai Kokeshi received recognition as Miyagi Prefecture Superior Local Products (宮城県優良県産品), reflecting the quality of his craftsmanship. He passed away in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of beautifully designed Japanese wooden folk dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 9 x 9 x 35cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈35cm","offer_id":59043047375179,"sku":"K35042","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_1c5575ed-620a-4dfb-be33-fe1f9de05473.jpg?v=1793268064","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/k35042-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kawamura-shoji-%e5%b7%9d%e6%9d%91%e6%98%ad%e6%b2%bb","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}