What is Kokeshi
Kokeshi is a Japanese wooden doll, hand-made from wood with no arms or legs.
There are two types of Kokeshi; ‘伝統こけし Traditional Kokeshi’ and ‘創作こけし Creative Kokeshi’.
“伝統こけし Traditional Kokeshi” is a folk art specially produced in the Tohoku region that occurred in the latter half of the Edo period, using the same techniques handed over from masters to pupils.
“創作こけし Creative Kokeshi” is modeled by the author’s individual free ideas and is produced using original techniques. The trend was riding since 1947 after World War II.
Since 1954, the Prime Minister’s Award has been awarded to the best work of ‘the creative Kokeshi doll’ contest. Since then, creative activities have become more active and the work of famous artists have been evaluated as unique arts and crafts.
About this Kokeshi
This 近代創作こけし modern creative Kokeshi doll is called ‘幸せ雛 (shiawase bina) – Happy Hina dolls‘ by an award winning company ‘卯三郎 Usaburo‘.
It is an adorable round dolls sitting on the wooden stand with a red carpet and behind, 屏風 Byobu – the folding screen at the back.
The size of each doll is a little smaller than a size of an egg.
About Hinamatsuri
Hinamatsuri is an annual girl’s festival held on the 3rd March.
It is a religious festival started in Heian period (around the 8th century).
At the Hinamatsuri, Japanese families who have daughters decorate Hina dolls with the wishes not to cause disasters to their daughters and the desire to obtain the happiness of life.
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