Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Japan Goody

I try to pick up an interesting souvenir during my travels and this time it is a Kokeshi doll from Japan.


The kokeshi doll is a traditional folk art form of Japan, dating back to approximately 1830. Originally made by craftsmen during the winter months for sale to tourists, they have come to symbolize Japan to people around the world. Traditional kokeshi dolls have distinctive characteristics connecting them to their specific region of origin. All traditional dolls will be made of wood with a slender body, roundish head, handpainted features and no arms or legs.

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