Unique Modern Sosaku kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki - With box

“Spring’s Garden” (春の庭 – Haru no Niwa) by Yuko Yamazaki

This charming and poetic kokeshi doll, titled “Spring’s Garden,” beautifully captures the quiet tenderness of the season. Crafted in Yuko Yamazaki’s distinctive style, the figure radiates warmth, care, and gentle joy.

She stands serenely with closed eyes and a peaceful smile, her expression conveying calm contentment. Her sleek black bob frames her softly blushed face, enhancing her tranquil presence. Dressed for her work in the garden, she wears a lovely pink top patterned in delicate diamond stitching, layered beneath a light blue apron with simple patch pockets — practical yet sweet. The apron reflects her nurturing role as she lovingly tends to her plants.

Her skirt blooms with soft floral motifs, evoking a garden alive with spring flowers in full blossom. The design suggests a landscape filled with fresh petals and new beginnings, celebrating the beauty of the season she cares for so devotedly.

Cradled gently in her arms is a small gray cat, fast asleep. While she watches over her flourishing garden, her feline companion enjoys a peaceful nap, adding a touch of warmth and domestic charm to the scene.

“Spring’s Garden” is a tender tribute to quiet moments, nurturing hands, and the serene happiness found in tending to nature as it awakens to life.

Height: 30cm

Weight: 780g

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