Made in Japan

This girl Kokeshi doll made of wood.  She wears beautiful kimono dress, flowers on her kimono.

Her face expresses happiness, joy and hope.

Handmade and hand painted.  Perfect for a gift.

Kokeshi doll has simple designs with no arms or legs, a simple trunk and big head. 

A doll is referred to be a lucky charm treasured as a good luck charm as well as a child' toy.

In Japan Kokeshi dolls were put in the nursery cradle, in order to guard babies and bring them health and happiness.

This vintage Japanese Kokeshi doll showcases traditional artistry with its hand-painted floral kimono.

Crafted from wood, it stands 6” inches tall, embodying the timeless elegance of Japanese culture.

 • Hand-painted floral design

 • Traditional Japanese style 

Kokeshi dolls are mostly used as children's toys.  They are also symbols of hopes for bountiful harvests, wishes for good luck and fortune, and great appreciation for craftsmanship and culture.

Other theories around their origin include them beings charm to ward off fires and evil spirits, or being the embodiment of mountain spirits and protectors of children.

The name 'kokeshi' itself is thought to derive from various words associated with their manufacture, translating into 'small wooden doll'.