Yosooi painted wooden Kokeshi doll purple floral pattern

Handmade Kokeshi Yosooi (S) doll, made of wood and painted by hand, in Japan. The colorful wisteria on her sleeves symbolize the beginning of spring. "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 any size, shape and decoration, these art objects with smiles and shimmering colors, unique and handmade, bring an ideal Japanese touch to decorate 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 Yosooi is carved from Mizuki wood, entirely painted and decorated by hand. "Yossoi" means "prepared outfit", due to the magnificent kimono with floral motifs taken from cherry blossoms and wisteria that she wears. It symbolizes the beginning of spring. Did you know ? Kokeshi dolls have also inspired famous Mii characters from the Wii game console! DETAILS Dimensions: L.10xW.10xH.20cm Doll made and painted by hand in Japan.