Vintage Kawaii Sosaku Kokeshi, 京都, Kyoto, Japan.

Cute vintage kokeshi from the 1970s

This kokeshi doll is elegantly designed, holding a wagasa (parasol) with an illustration of a pagoda and a Japanese landscape.

The Japanese calligraphy on the parasol, “京都” (Kyoto), refers to the iconic city.

Dimensions: height 16 cm, diameter 6 cm.

Kokeshi dolls are traditional Japanese wooden dolls, hand-carved and painted with vibrant colors and simple patterns. They date back to the Edo period (1603-1868) and are cherished for their charming simplicity and rustic beauty. Each kokeshi is unique, often featuring a distinctive hairstyle and facial expression. They are considered symbols of good fortune and are popular as decorative and collectible items.