Kokeshi dolls are pocket-sized, wooden figurines characterized by their lack of arms and legs. First gaining popularity following World War II, the dolls continue to serve as a memento of Japanese ...

Easily the most striking version these days is the kokeshi airplane, created in 2015. Described as “weird but cute,” this kokeshi has been officially recognized by the Miyagi Prefectural Tourism ...

Craftspeople in northeastern Japan are showcasing wooden "hina" dolls made to celebrate the upcoming Girls' Festival on March ...

Husband and wife team Lisa and Jacob Hodsdon combine their artistic talents as they craft modern interpretations of the traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls. Japanese-American, Lisa Holt- Hodsdon ...

Galvanized by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the manager of a kimono fabric store in the city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, began crafting kokeshi dolls in 2014 to promote his ...

The stereotype about hip-hop artists having big heads is literally coming true as Run DMC members become the latest cultural icons to receive their own iconic Kokeshi Collection dolls. The designer ...

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Japan's iconic kokeshi dolls, born hundreds of years ago in Tohoku, have recently experienced a surge in popularity. In a way, kokeshi dolls owe their existence to the snow. The iconic wooden dolls ...

'Kokeshi' are charming traditional wooden dolls, the simple, colorful design representing a young girl wearing a kimono. This craft originated in the Tohoku region, where 11 distinct 'kokeshi' ...

Kyodo gangu are the traditional folk toys of Japan. These simple dolls and figurines made from clay, wood and paper were what parents used to give to children at playtime, but are now more coveted by ...