JAPANESE Kokeshi Dolls: The Woodcraft and Culture of Japan's Iconic Wooden Dolls by Manami Okazaki plates perfect for serving noodle dishes

perfect for serving noodle dishes

Reminiscent of purple lavender fields basking under the warm sunlight of late summer

or as a distinctive tableware accent

Meaning by Colour Red Symbolises good fortune

JAPANESE Kokeshi Dolls: The Woodcraft and Culture of Japan's Iconic Wooden Dolls by Manami Okazaki plates perfect for serving noodle dishesKokeshi are the iconic wooden dolls from Japan. Traditionally crafted by artists in rural villages in the remote northern Tohoku region, they are characterized by their cylindrical shapes and lack of arms and legs. This book presents traditional and contemporary kokeshi by artisans in Japan as well as overseas, where this folk art is now in popularity. Dimensions: 20. 4 x 20. 4 cm 169 pages