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 is beautifully hand-crafted and richly decorated. The doll features a serene, smiling face framed by smooth black hair, characteristic of Yamazaki’s gentle and minimalist style. She holds a vibrant bouquet of poinsettia flowers, rendered in warm reds and greens, symbolizing the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Her kimono is painted in a soft golden tone and adorned with circular motifs depicting classic Christmas elements, including candles, candy canes, teddy bears, and snowmen. These detailed illustrations give the doll a warm, nostalgic charm and make it a delightful celebration of Christmas traditions.

This kokeshi is a wonderfully expressive piece that combines elegance, craftsmanship, and festive cheer—an exceptional addition for collectors and lovers of Yuko Yamazaki’s work.

She is titled 「パーティーへ行こう - Let's go to the Party 🥳 She is ready for an amazing christmas party! 🥳

Height: 20,5cm

Weight: 720g

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