Kyoohoo Japanese store Kokeshi Doll Yosooi (S) (k12-3830)

Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Yosooi (S) (k12-3830)

Colorful wisterias on her sleeves symbolizes the early spring season. This kokeshi is named "Yosooi(S)" which is made by Masae Fujikawa who won the Price Minister Award in Japan. "Yossoi" means store tidy up or dress up your clothes so this kokeshi is wearing gorgeous kimono.

Original Title : Yosooi (S) (Meaning : Formal Wear S-size)
Material : Wood (Mizuki)
Origin : Japan
W10/D10/H20cm

Kokeshi Dolls are major dolls in Japan which are made from wood.
Their origin was in Edo era (1603A.D. - 1867A.D.) as souvenirs for the injured at hotsprings.
Since then kokeshi craftn's skills to make grains and paint was so developed that kokeshis became ornamental dolls.