Japanese shops Kisaku Geisha Kokeshi Doll Signed

Japanese Kisaku Geisha Kokeshi Doll Signed. Old Kisaku creative kokeshi doll with etched flowers on her kimono. Please view all photos in zoom mode to appreciate. Makers signature at the base. Old item, please expect wearing.

Kokeshi dolls originate from the Tohoku region of Northern Japan, an area well-known for its onsen (hot spring) resorts. These handmade wooden dolls are thought to date back to the early 19th century when kijiya (woodworkers), accustomed to making bowls and trays, began using their woodworking skills and lathes to make simple dolls to sell as toys and souvenirs to the onsen visitors. The dolls may originally have had a spiritual significance with the kokeshi representing a wish for a healthy child. It has also been suggested that kokeshi, with their round heads and limbless bodies probably made in an unpainted form originally, were used as massage tools by spa bathers. The name 'kokeshi' itself is thought to derive from a combination of names given to the wooden dolls in the various areas of their manufacture.

Measurements: Stands 13.5 cm Head 6.5 cm.

Weight: 150 grams. NOTE: Small item but would be heavy because of good and safe packaging.

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Packet would be shipped via Philpost Registered mail and estimated to arrive 2 to 4 weeks sometimes more than 4 weeks if it would encounter custom delay. I offer shipping discount on combine shipping. Please convo me. Please understand that any customs and additional charges from the buyers country shops would be shouldered by the buyer.

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