{"product_id":"cute-vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-14","title":"Cute vintage Sosaku kokeshi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a charming and character-filled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSosaku (Creative) Kokeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identified by the specific details and artistry of the maker, often differing from strictly traditional regional forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This doll represents a stylized female figure, perhaps a maiden or geisha, given the elaborate hair decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair and Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Her hair is sculpted in a complex, polished black topknot bun (a style sometimes referred to as momo-ware in stylized dolls). It is adorned with a prominent red hairpin (kanzashi) detail and a decorative medallion on the bun itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e She has a uniquely simple and endearing face, with small, expressive eyes, brows, and a nose. A singular red painted mark below her eyes gives her a unique, almost tearful or blush-like expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Her dark, green-stained wooden body is decorated with simple star-shaped or floral motifs (asano-ha or star patterns), and she wears a small red accessory (likely a stylized obi or sash front) on her body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\/Mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On the reddish-stained base, there is a distinct golden label with Japanese text. The characters read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「宝川温泉」 (Takaragawa Onsen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Takaragawa Onsen is a famous hot spring in Gunma Prefecture. This indicates that the doll was likely produced or sold as a specific souvenir (miyage) representing that region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is a classic example of a creative kokeshi, combining skilled woodworking, traditional motifs, and regional identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 13cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54046653972826,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/965AF68E-FD61-4A97-82F9-019A9EA708DB.jpg?v=1776855587","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-pt\/products\/cute-vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-14","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}