Umemai painted wooden Kokeshi doll colorful floral pattern

Kokeshi Umemai 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 smiling art objects with 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 Umemai is carved in soft, white wood (Japanese dogwood), and painted and decorated by hand. She is a symbol of sweetness, of affection, by the plum blossoms on her kimono and her peaceful face. "梅舞", Umemai, is the affixing of the kanji "plum tree" and the name of a traditional dance. We could therefore translate its name as "dance of the plum tree". Did you know ? Kokeshi dolls have also inspired famous Mii characters from the Wii game console! - Dimensions: 10.5x7.5x7.5cm Figure made and painted by hand in Japan by Toshio Sekiguchi, kokeshi specialist