Exclusive creative kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki - Christmas serie 2025

This kokeshi is part of the Christmas serie from Yuko Yamazaki for Kokeshiparadise, with a total of 8 pieces in the serie. All one of a kind pieces! 

This unique kokeshi doll from Yuko Yamazaki’s Christmas series beautifully blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with festive charm. The doll features Yamazaki’s signature serene expression, with softly blushed cheeks and delicately painted closed eyes that evoke calm and warmth.

She wears a vibrant, hand-painted kimono composed of patchwork-style patterns in rich tones of yellow, teal, and red. Scattered across the garment are playful seasonal motifs—including snowmen, teddy bears, hearts, and ribbons—adding a whimsical holiday touch while maintaining refined detail. The lower part of the doll is adorned with elegant sakura blossoms, connecting the winter theme to classic Japanese symbolism.

Topped with a Santa-style red hat trimmed in white, this piece stands out as both festive and sophisticated. The doll is crafted with a smooth, rounded silhouette and painted in Yamazaki’s distinctive, contemporary folk-art style.

A unique and charming collector’s item, it captures the gentle spirit of kokeshi tradition while celebrating the joy of the holiday season—making it a delightful display piece for Christmas or year-round.

She is titled 「イブの夢」Eve's dream - She dreames of Christmas Eve presents 🎁

Height:  24cm   

Weight: 730g

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