Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (32) Textiles 5cm x H - 184cm

5cm x H - 184cm

it does have some age related marks and it has had some repairs overtime

NOTE: Each pot is a different size so this is an average dimension: H - 17

It also has a metal lattice on the inside of the framework which was handmade and this showcases the hours spent creating this window

This one is unique in that it is reversible

Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (32) Textiles 5cm x H - 184cmThe age of Kokeshi Doll's go back as far as 150 years. Most of Kokeshi Dolls are made from either dogwood, cherry or maple. Made in two pieces, the head and the body, the craftsman creates the head with a stem plug that is forced into a tight hole above the shoulders. The dolls shape are minimal, no arms or legs etc, but whilst they may seem simple the process of making one is extensive; seasoning the wood, splitting into quarters for the lathe, rough