Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Suigai Sato, Japan.

Beautiful vintage kokeshi doll crafted by Suigai Sato.

Adorned with a hand-carved flower motif, the bottom of this creative kokeshi bears the signature and stamp of the maker.

Dimensions: height 26 cm, diameter 10 cm. In lovely condition, with minor signs of aging.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a flower motif or painted design. These dolls originated in northern Japan and are often handmade from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, and each region in Japan may have its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for good luck and are sometimes given as gifts.