Japanese Kokeshi Doll with Bobbed Hair and Red Accent #5505

Please note that this item is made of wood.
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width: approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
height: approx. 24.7 cm (9.7 in)
weight: approx. 478 g

This Japanese kokeshi doll features a rounded wooden head, a slender cylindrical body, and a distinctive red ball accent at the side of the hairstyle. The face is expressed with minimal hand-painted details, giving the figure a calm and understated presence associated with traditional Japanese kokeshi craftsmanship. The smooth wood grain, bobbed hair form, and balanced silhouette emphasize the appeal of lathe-turned wooden folk art.

Kokeshi are wooden doll toys made on a lathe and have been sold as souvenirs to hot spring visitors in the Tohoku region since the late Edo period. Reflecting that tradition, this piece shows a clear sense of turned volume, rhythmic painted lines, and a thoughtful use of natural wood texture. The black body is decorated with red, green, and white geometric motifs, while the outer garment-like section creates contrast through a wood-pattern effect that enhances its visual depth and craft character.

This Japanese kokeshi doll is well suited for display in a tea room, on a collection shelf, or in a traditional Japanese interior. It is a distinctive example of Japanese kokeshi, wooden folk doll, lathe-turned craft, hand-painted geometric ornament, and traditional decorative art, making it appealing for collectors of Japanese folk art and vintage wooden dolls.