Vintage Kokeshi with Floral Motif – Japan, 1970s | Kawaii Style

This playful and expressive kokeshi is a charming example of the kawaii aesthetic in Japanese folk art.

With her rounded, compact shape and cheerful face, she radiates a childlike joy.

Dimensions: height 13 cm, diameter 8 cm.

The face is hand-painted with blushing cheeks, lively eyes, and a cheeky little tongue sticking out—giving her a mischievous yet irresistibly sweet expression.

The body is decorated with a graceful floral motif executed in a traditional pyrography technique, where the wood is burned with a heated tool and then accented with paint. The blossoms resemble lilies or ume flowers, rendered in natural tones with subtle red and black details.

In good vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with age. Unsigned; maker unknown.

A delightful decorative piece for collectors of kawaii, vintage Japan, and folk art.