Kokeshi doll (kokeshi - こけし)

Kokeshi are traditional wooden dolls from the north of Japan (Tohoku region). They have a very simple design with no arms or legs, a bit like bowling pins. They are not used as toys but as a decoration. The style of kokeshi varies depending on the area or town where they are produced.

 

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Kokeshi dolls
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Various types of kokeshi dolls [source]

 

 

 

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