Exclusive Kijiyama kokeshi made by Takano Yohachi (1907-1994)

This vintage Japanese Sosaku (creative) kokeshi doll by artist Takano Yohachi (1907–1994) features a slender, elegant wooden form. Hand-painted with delicate brushstrokes, the doll depicts a serene female figure wearing a traditional dark-collared kimono adorned with a vivid, open pomegranate branch motif on natural wood. Yohachi's signature artistic style shines through the gentle facial expression and the detailed, colorful botanical artwork.

Takano Yohachi was born in Nou town in Niigata prefecture and he has loved painting since he was a child. Later he moved to Tokyo, During these years he also mastered the art of Yuzen dyeing which is traditionally used for kimono. After the war he settled in Yuzawa town where he started showing interest in traditional kokeshi dolls and woodworking.

Height: 13cm

Weight: 30g

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