Vintage Wooden Kawaii Kokeshi Doll, Japan.

Very cute vintage kokeshi doll with floral decoration and a hand-painted drawing and signature in gold paint.

This kokeshi is stamped on the bottom; however, the maker is unknown. The style of this sosaku kokeshi reminds one of Tamura Chie.

A delightful collectible, beautifully designed, the perfect addition to your kokeshi collection.

Dimensions: height 10 cm, diameter 6 cm.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a floral motif or painted design.

These dolls originated in northern Japan and are often handcrafted from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, with each region in Japan having its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for happiness and are sometimes given as gifts.