Souvenir Doll: Kokeshi
Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: KokeshiEntry/Object ID
2026.193.01Tags
Doll, Japan, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir Doll: Kokeshi, the doll is a traditional Japanese wooden doll. The doll is depicted as being in a wooden basket with two handles. The doll has a wooden head, with painted black hair and black eyes. On the doll's head he wears a brown wooden hat with a white string tied in a bow under his chin. On the back of his head there are painted designs.Use
Collectable itemContext
Kokeshi are traditional, handmade Japanese wooden dolls from the Tohoku region, characterized by simple, limbless, cylindrical bodies and large, painted heads. Originally created as children's toys and lucky charms about 150–200 years ago, they are now popular, handcrafted souvenirs often decorated with floral designsCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireCategory
Doll