Kokeshi Naruko Gadget e portafortuna A pagoda and cherry blossoms

A pagoda and cherry blossoms have been engraved on her beautiful kimono

è uno dei fiori più venerati dal popolo giapponese

Come garanzia di prodotto mai usato presenta nelle maniche e nella parte anteriore della giacca ancora i punti d'imbastitura del sarto

The name of this kokeshi is Momiji which in Japanese means "maple leaves"

in fact this kokeshi wears a brown kosode with an orange obi (belt) and a red bow on the head that contrast well with each other

Kokeshi Naruko Gadget e portafortuna A pagoda and cherry blossomsTraditional vintage Naruko style kokeshi. Traditional kokeshi are very simple in their design with round heads and cylindrical limbless bodies. This kokeshi was made in Naruko Onsen, Miyagi prefecture, one of the major kokeshi production areas in Tohoku. The head and body are made up of two pieces of wood inserted into each other so that when you turn the kokeshi's head it emits a squeak, this is the most distinctive feature of Naruko style kokeshi.