{"product_id":"u","title":"Modern Sosaku kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki is part of her Halloween Series - With box","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamiyo – “Dark Night” from the Halloween series is a beautifully hand-painted kokeshi that blends traditional Japanese doll aesthetics with a playful, slightly spooky seasonal atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe doll features a serene, sleeping figure wrapped in a pale cloak, creating a calm and gentle contrast to the Halloween scenery painted around her. The lower half of the kokeshi depicts a dramatic nighttime landscape glowing in warm orange and deep black tones, evoking a dark autumn evening. Silhouettes of haunted houses, twisted trees, and graveyard crosses appear against a fiery sunset sky, while bats glide across the surface, reinforcing the mysterious mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn another side, delicate details such as a spider descending from a pastel-colored web add a subtle, whimsical touch rather than a frightening one, maintaining the doll’s overall softness. The back shows a glowing full moon surrounded by flying bats, completing the immersive night scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the Halloween imagery, Yamiyo conveys peace rather than fear — the character’s closed eyes and gentle expression suggest quiet rest in the midst of the dark night. The piece balances cuteness and seasonal mystery, making it both decorative and comforting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, Yamiyo is a charming fusion of traditional kokeshi craftsmanship and modern Halloween storytelling — atmospheric, playful, and soothing at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 21,5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 670g\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":53594882081114,"sku":null,"price":835.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/D5F5153D-99F6-4FB8-95BF-32B4A8E3FDED.jpg?v=1771079950","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-pt\/products\/u","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}