Hand Painted Ume Pattern Kokeshi Doll

NV016 - $34.95

Adorable hand-crafted Kokeshi Doll. Carved from wood and finely detailed, this doll is hand painted with a colorful plum flower (ume) pattern. 6 " tall. Made in Japan.

About Kokeshi: Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs.