{"product_id":"doll-002","title":"Traditional Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura 1970s — Living National Treasure | Kijiyama Style | 18.5cm (7.3\")","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e【Description】\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e【Vintage Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura】\u003cbr\u003eThis is not just a doll — it’s a piece of Japan’s living history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eHandcrafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eKyutaro Ogura\u003c\/strong\u003e, a master of \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eKijiyama-style kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e and officially recognized as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eLiving National Treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e of Japan, this vintage wooden doll reflects generations of artistry and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyutaro Ogura (小椋久太郎)\u003cbr data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kijiyama-kei (木地山系)\u003cbr data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18.5 cm \/ 7.3 in\u003cbr data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 190 g \/ 6.7 oz\u003cbr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eDiameter (Base)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.6 cm \/ 1.8 in\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural wood, hand-painted\u003cbr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage, excellent condition for its age\u003cbr data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eSigned\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes (on the back)\u003cbr data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"805\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eDate of production\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eFrom the minimal yet expressive facial features to the elegant red patterns flowing down the body, every detail captures the gentle, nostalgic charm unique to the Tohoku region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eThis kokeshi is more than a decorative piece — it’s a curated story from Japan's folk art legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e【Shipping \u0026amp; Packaging】\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eCarefully packed with soft protective materials to ensure safe delivery. Ships from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e💡\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for collectors of Japanese folk crafts, interior designers, or anyone seeking a meaningful cultural piece for their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eFeatures of Kijiyama-style Kokeshi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kijiyama district, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of the traditional Kokeshi lineages from the hot spring regions of Tohoku, northern Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e Design Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eIntegrated head and body (single-piece carving)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The head does not turn. 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Achievements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eCarried on the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eKijiyama style\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the head and body are carved from a single piece of wood, while adding his own \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"622\"\u003erefined aesthetic and expressive brushwork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eKnown for his \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eprecision in woodturning and meticulous hand-painting\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ogura's work has captivated collectors both in Japan and internationally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eOften described as \"\u003cem data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eart within folk craft\u003c\/em\u003e\", his creations elevated \u003cem data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"853\"\u003ekokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e from simple toys to \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"894\"\u003etrue art objects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eEnthusiasts of traditional Japanese crafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eCollectors seeking authentic and historically significant \u003cem data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003ekokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eThose who appreciate the serene elegance of Japanese aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eMore about Kyutaro Ogura:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e→ \u003ca data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1221\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/kokeshiwiki.com\/?p=1143\"\u003eKokeshi Wiki - Kyutaro Ogura\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIS Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41782678847575,"sku":"doll-002","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0946\/3127\/files\/doll-002_001.png?v=1750839042","url":"https:\/\/yfecq6-pf.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/doll-002","provider":"MIS Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}