Wooden Kokeshi doll Bansyu Blue & Landscape handmade in Japan

Large size Bansyu doll, made of wood and painted by hand, in Japan. "Kokeshi" dolls are Japanese wooden dolls created more than 150 years ago and originating from the Tōhoku region, in the north of the archipelago. Of all sizes, shapes and decorations, these art objects with fine lines and shimmering colors, unique and handmade, bring an ideal Japanese touch to adorn your interior. Kokeshi are a precious gift for you and your loved ones, and symbolize in respect of Japanese tradition the fact of declaring your friendship or your love to the person who receives it. The Kokeshi Benitsubaki is entirely painted and decorated by hand. Did you know ? Kokeshi dolls have also inspired famous Mii characters from the Wii game console! · DETAILS · Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 16 cm // 3.94 x 3.94 x 6.30 inches