Vintage Handmade Kokeshi (こけし) Doll, 71 4685 this book uses visual comparisons

this book uses visual comparisons as its basic principle to understand the expressiveness of Buddhist sculpture

the exhibition traces the persistence and evolution of bead culture in Hokkaido and places it within the context of bead culture worldwide

these teabag-shaped charms or omamori can be found at Shinto shrines or temples

and deep spinach

Vintage Handmade Kokeshi (こけし) Doll, 71 4685 this book uses visual comparisonsKokeshi() Dolls are Japanese wooden dolls originally from northern Japan. They are handmade and have a simple trunk and an enlarged face with painted illustrations. In Japan, they were exchanged amongst friends with written messages stored within them as a token of friendship. Click here to see a video of making Kokeshi() Dolls. Origin: Japan Height: 14. 25" Diameter: 2. 25" Product #: KD71 Code: NWS