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 by Yuko Yamazaki comes from her special Christmas series and beautifully combines traditional craftsmanship with festive charm.
The doll features Yamazaki’s signature rounded form and a serene, gently smiling face framed by glossy black hair. She is dressed in a teal kimono adorned with soft pink cherry blossoms, creating a delicate contrast between winter holiday motifs and classic Japanese aesthetics.

At the front, she holds a richly detailed Christmas wreath, filled with vibrant seasonal elements such as poinsettias, holly leaves, berries, and a small teddy bear among wrapped gifts. The wreath is painted with warm reds, greens, and gold tones, adding a joyful and celebratory touch. On the back, the obi (sash) displays a bold geometric pattern in shades of gold, red, and brown, enhancing the piece with depth and elegance.

This kokeshi is a charming blend of Japanese tradition and holiday spirit, capturing both warmth and craftsmanship—an expressive and collectible artwork that stands out within Yamazaki’s Christmas series.

Height: 22cm

Weight: 820g

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