{"product_id":"exclusive-one-of-a-kind-kokeshi-by-yuko-yamazaki","title":"Exclusive one of a kind kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis creative Japanese (sosaku) kokeshi doll by artist Yuko Yamazaki (山崎裕子) is titled \"Tenga\" (典雅), which translates to \"Elegance,\" \"Grace,\" or \"Refinement.\" Crafted from wood with visible natural grain, the doll features a peaceful expression with gently closed eyes and her hand tucked gracefully near her chin. Her warm yellow and pink-tinged kimono is intricately decorated with vibrant pink azalea blossoms (tsutsuji) and lush green leaves. The doll comes with its original cardboard box featuring traditional calligraphy detailing the title, artist signature, and her title as a winner of the Minister of Education Award (文部大臣賞奨励賞受賞作家), along with a matching watercolor illustration card of the doll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 25,5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 700g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuko 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuko also is a Instructor of the Creative Kokeshi Classroom and she is a Member of Japan Creative Kokeshi Craft Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward History:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1999 - The National Modern kokeshi Exhibition, Tokyo Shimbun Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2003 - National Modern kokeshi Exhibition, Kokeshi crafts association Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2004 - The Minister of education award, in the National Modern kokeshi Exhibition (Harunoro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2010 - The mayor of Maebashi prize, All Japan kokeshi contest 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2012 - All japan kokeshi kojishi competition, Sennan Shinkin Bank prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 - The Governor of Gunma Prefecture award, All Japan Kokeshi contest 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 - All Japan kokeshi contest National Chamber of comemerce and industry award\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54785775534426,"sku":null,"price":4497.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/CC604C7D-B1D2-4D90-8CD8-40CFEF85B425.jpg?v=1789367227","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-il\/products\/exclusive-one-of-a-kind-kokeshi-by-yuko-yamazaki","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}