{"product_id":"unique-modern-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yuko-yamazaki-with-box","title":"Unique Modern Sosaku kokeshi by Yuko Yamazaki - With box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique kokeshi doll by Yuko Yamazaki is titled 「手習い」(Te-nurai), which translates to “First Lesson.” In Japan, te-nurai refers to the very first step in learning a traditional art or skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll portrays a young girl in the quiet moment of practice, holding a fan as she begins to learn traditional Japanese dance. Her serene, closed-eye expression conveys concentration, humility, and the gentle determination of a beginner. The softly rounded form and hand-painted geometric kimono patterns reflect Yamazaki’s distinctive style, combining warmth, balance, and subtle storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Te-nurai” beautifully captures the spirit of learning: the grace of repetition, the patience of practice, and the calm joy found in taking one’s very first steps on a cultural path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 780g\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":53594785120602,"sku":null,"price":865.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/6BFF38FF-0346-480E-8B1B-5BE1B3CB615A.jpg?v=1771078063","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-pt\/products\/unique-modern-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yuko-yamazaki-with-box","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}