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, titled Angel Boy, is part of her enchanting Christmas series and beautifully captures the gentle spirit of the winter season.
Painted in soft, snowy white tones, the doll has a serene, peaceful expression with closed eyes and warm blush on the cheeks, giving the impression of quiet singing or a whispered Christmas blessing.

The kimono is decorated with delicate hand-painted snowflakes in subtle hues of blue and grey, creating a calm and wintry atmosphere. In his hands, the angelic figure holds a lit candle, carefully carved and painted in warm, glowing tones—symbolizing light, hope, and comfort during the dark winter months.

On the back,  the doll features beautifully carved angel wings in natural wood tones. These wings soften the silhouette and emphasize the celestial theme suggested by the title Angel Boy. The snowflake motifs continue around the figure, giving the entire piece a harmonious and detailed finish.

Graceful, tranquil, and symbolic, this kokeshi is a poetic representation of purity and light—an exceptional and heartfelt piece within Yamazaki’s Christmas collection.

Height: 21,5cm

Weight: 750g

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