This refreshing Kokeshi by artist Noboru Wagatsuma enchants with its delicate light green colouring, which gives the hand-turned figure a lively, spring-like radiance. The clean, classic form emphasises timeless elegance and allows the masterful painting to take centre stage, fascinatingly uniting traditional floral patterns with modern ornamental elements.
The soft light green colour palette—inspired by fresh foliage and awakening nature—radiates freshness, vitality, and harmonious calm. Wagatsuma-san combines this vibrant base colour with a thoughtful composition of classic floral motifs and contemporary ornamental elements that flow with natural ease across the smooth surface of the Mizuki wood. This successful synthesis of tradition and modernity gives the Kokeshi a special, multifaceted presence.
The simple, upright silhouette combined with innovative painting technique demonstrates Wagatsuma-san's creative interpretation of Kokeshi craftsmanship. The affectionate facial features and balanced proportions give this doll a friendly, inviting character. Entirely turned and painted by hand, each piece is an unmistakable one-of-a-kind creation through natural variations in colour application and pattern execution.
Height: approx. 15 cm
Wood: Mizuki (dogwood)
Materials: dyes, pigments, sumi ink
Origin: Japan
Handmade, one of a kind
A charming collector's piece for admirers of Japanese craftsmanship who appreciate the refreshing lightness of light green colouring and the creative connection of traditional and modern design elements.
Please note
This product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
