{"product_id":"modern-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yuko-yamazaki-is-part-of-her-easter-series","title":"Modern Sosaku kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki is part of her Easter Series - With box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki is part of her Easter Series and is titled 「夢たまご」 (Yumetamago), meaning Dream Egg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is shaped like a gently rounded egg, symbolizing new life and dreams. The front reveals a serene girl with softly closed eyes and a peaceful smile, evoking a sense of quiet contentment. She wears a green kimono adorned with delicate red blossoms, and her dark hair frames her face beneath a colorful hood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back of the kokeshi bursts into a lively spring scene. Brightly colored flowers in pink, red, and yellow bloom across the surface, interwoven with fresh green leaves. White rabbits-an unmistakable Easter motif—appears among the flowers, reinforcing the theme of renewal and springtime joy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower half of the figure is finished in a warm metallic gold tone, subtly decorated with fine engraved patterns, and rests on a matching wooden base. The natural wood grain remains visible throughout the piece, enhancing its handcrafted warmth and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dream Egg” beautifully combines traditional kokeshi craftsmanship with playful Easter symbolism, creating a piece that expresses hope, renewal, and gentle happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 20,5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 810g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuko 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuko also is a Instructor of the Creative Kokeshi Classroom and she is a Member of Japan Creative Kokeshi Craft Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Award History:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1999 - The National Modern kokeshi Exhibition, Tokyo Shimbun Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2003 - National Modern kokeshi Exhibition, Kokeshi crafts association Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2004 - The Minister of education award, in the National Modern kokeshi Exhibition (Harunoro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2010 - The mayor of Maebashi prize, All Japan kokeshi contest 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2012 - All japan kokeshi kojishi competition, Sennan Shinkin Bank prize. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 - The Governor of Gunma Prefecture award, All Japan Kokeshi contest 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 - All Japan kokeshi contest National Chamber of comemerce and industry award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53568113934682,"sku":null,"price":835.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/A6C4D5C7-0806-4FD5-BE3D-41A780E52385.jpg?v=1770897627","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-pt\/products\/modern-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yuko-yamazaki-is-part-of-her-easter-series","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}