Modern Sosaku kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki is part of her Halloween Series - With box

Title: Amai Hi (甘い日) – Sweets Day

Artist: Yuko Yamazaki

This charming kokeshi doll by Yuko Yamazaki is titled Amai Hi (甘い日), which translates to “Sweets Day.” The piece captures the joyful spirit of Halloween, portraying a sweet and serene girl happily collecting treats.

She wears a beautifully decorated kimono adorned with soft pink blossoms, symbolizing warmth and delight. In her hands, she holds a basket overflowing with colorful sweets, carefully gathered during her Halloween rounds. Her gentle, content expression reflects pure happiness as she proudly carries her precious collection.

With its delicate detailing and heartwarming theme, Amai Hi celebrates the simple joy of receiving sweets and the festive magic of Halloween. The doll radiates innocence, gratitude, and the cheerful excitement of a day filled with treats. 🍬🎃✨

Height: 23cm

Weight: 740g

Yuko Yamazaki was born in 1956 in Tokyo, She was the apprentice of master Takashi Yoshida (1948-2007) She has clearly inherited his style, with her own experience and creativity she makes real masterpieces! Yuko already has a lot of awards behind her name! 

Yuko also is a Instructor of the Creative Kokeshi Classroom and she is a Member of Japan Creative Kokeshi Craft Association.

 Award History:

1999 - The National Modern kokeshi Exhibition, Tokyo Shimbun Award.

2003 - National Modern kokeshi Exhibition, Kokeshi crafts association Award.

2004 - The Minister of education award, in the National Modern kokeshi Exhibition (Harunoro).

2010 - The mayor of Maebashi prize, All Japan kokeshi contest 2010.

2012 - All japan kokeshi kojishi competition, Sennan Shinkin Bank prize. 

2018 - The Governor of Gunma Prefecture award, All Japan Kokeshi contest 2018.

2019 - All Japan kokeshi contest National Chamber of comemerce and industry award