Usaburo Kokeshi x MOOMIN USK040001

Dimensions: Width 75 x Depth 75 x Height 137 MOOMIN x Usaburo Kokeshi Moomin An official collaboration between popular characters and Usaburo Kokeshi dolls. Moomin appears as a kokeshi doll! It has a rounded, stocky shape and small, perky ears. This adorable kokeshi doll is packed with all the charm of Moomin. The world of Moomin Valley and the gentle texture of the wood blend together beautifully, making it a truly soothing sight. Kokeshi dolls that can be enjoyed by everyone from young children to adults. Experience the warmth of wood and connect with Japanese tradition. We carefully handcraft each item while imagining such a scene. Kokeshi dolls blend seamlessly into your room's interior. It's also popular as a gift for someone special. What is Usaburo Kokeshi? [Kokeshi dolls are like the forest.] Usaburo Kokeshi dolls are made in Shinto Village, Gunma Prefecture, a region blessed with abundant nature. All the wood used for the kokeshi dolls is collected from the mountains of Gunma Prefecture. By using mature trees, we encourage forest regeneration and play a part in maintaining the lush, green rural landscape. Kokeshi dolls are a rebirth of the forest; they are a gift from nature. [Kokeshi dolls are a skill] Carving, layered burn lines, shading and shading, and gentle eyes. Using the kokeshi doll-making techniques passed down from previous generations, we gently depict the simple beauty of the Japanese people. Kokeshi dolls are a craft of skill. Blending tradition and innovation, we breathe life into the wood. [Kokeshi dolls represent wishes.] Kokeshi dolls originated in the Edo period. They are said to have been created as a way to express wishes for physical and mental recovery, abundant harvests, and the healthy growth of children. The desire for daily happiness and peace remains the same today. May your blessings and encouragement reach your loved ones through kokeshi dolls. Kokeshi dolls are the embodiment of wishes, amulets that accompany you in your daily life. [Kokeshi dolls represent connection.] Suddenly, "that person" comes to mind, and you wonder how they're doing. A kokeshi doll can sometimes give you that kind of opportunity. The person who gave it to me. My child in their early days. Family members living far away. My past self. Memories woven through kokeshi dolls are revived across time and space. Kokeshi dolls are a symbol of human connection. A memory of warmth. First Generation | Usaburo Okamoto Founder of Usaburo Kokeshi. Born in Shinto Village, Gunma Prefecture in 1917 (Taisho 6). After working with artificial stone and metal crafts, I started manufacturing kokeshi dolls in 1950. Soon after, in addition to the brush painting technique that was prevalent at the time, he developed three-dimensional expressive methods such as carving and pyrography, laying the foundation for the Usaburo kokeshi dolls that we see today. He dedicated himself to research to prevent wood from cracking, and succeeded in incorporating woods previously considered unsuitable for processing into kokeshi dolls. His masterpiece, "Kantsubaki" (winter camellia), made from the beautiful grain of zelkova wood and adorned with his favorite camellia flower, was the honor of being purchased by Emperor Showa. Since establishing a mass production system combining handcrafting and machinery in 1979, the workshop grew to become the number one producer of kokeshi dolls in Japan, and the owner remained active throughout his life until his passing in July 2009 at the age of 91. Body size (mm) Width 75 x Depth 75 x Height 137 Main unit weight 150g material Mizuki Country of origin Japan