Exclusive Award winning kokeshi by Nagisa Hirano!

I would like to introduce you all to Nagisa Hirano (23), a young, talented artist. With no less than 3 awards already to her name! And personally, I am certain that many more will follow! 😊❤️. Originally, She went to school to study Buddhist statue carving.
After that, she became interested in kokeshi dolls, and she is now currently creating kokeshi while continuing to learn new techniques at a kokeshi workshop.
Every kokeshi is unique, there will never be a second one!! So don’t wait and regret! 🫣

This piece received the Commissioner’s Award from Japan’s Forestry Agency.
The Forestry Agency is a government organization in Japan that oversees forests, forestry, and the wood industry.
The Commissioner’s Award is given to works that show outstanding skill and artistry 🥰
Receiving this award is considered one of the top recognitions in the world of Japanese woodworking and crafts ☺️❤️

This one is Titled: Leaf kokeshi

Because it is the first time her work is leaving Japan, she wanted to do something special with the boxes and had a carpenter in Shimonita make wooden boxes for this set!

Height: 18cm

Weight: 150g

Please look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.