Japanese Kokeshi Dolls: The Woodcraft and Culture of Japan's Iconic Wooden Dolls

by Manami Okazaki

An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance.

Discover the simplicity and charm of traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls, known for their cylindrical shape and distinctive absence of arms and legs. Originally crafted as children's toys in Japan's Tohoku region, these dolls have evolved into sought-after collector's items, inspiring renowned architects and artists...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4805315547
• ISBN13: 9784805315545
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 8.2"