{"product_id":"vintage-creative-kokeshi-by-takahashi-hashime-1918-2002-kopie-2","title":"Vintage Creative Kokeshi By Takahashi Akinori (1957-)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautiful third example of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSosaku (creative) kokeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the renowned artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakahashi Akinori (1957-)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a delicate floral theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistic Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lily (Yuri) Motif:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This doll is decorated with a hand-painted lily, possibly a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiger Lily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, climbing the body. Hashime’s background in silk painting is evident here; the use of orange and red tones for the petals, combined with the slender green leaves, creates a graceful, vertical flow that complements the doll's shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Face:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It features his unmistakable facial style—minimalist, narrow \"v\" shaped eyes and a tiny, subtle mouth. This gives the doll a gentle, almost dreaming expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHairstyle Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Notice the delicate red hair ornaments (kanzashi) painted on the sides of the head. These small pops of color are a hallmark of Hashime's work, adding a touch of traditional femininity to the modern design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Aesthetic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wood has a warm, natural patina, and the slender, tall cylindrical body is a classic silhouette for Hashime’s \"floral series.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahashi Hashime began his career as a fine artist and painter, known for his colorful designs and distinctive brushwork. He was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture—the birthplace of traditional Kokeshi. His artistic background also includes work as a Yuzen silk–kimono dyeing craftsman, which explains why kimono motifs feature so prominently in all of his dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe received multiple awards in annual Kokeshi competitions, including the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award, the highest honor given to Sosaku Kokeshi artists. His work is instantly recognizable for its unique forms and meticulous details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 18,5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 180g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease always take a close look to the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53892018930010,"sku":null,"price":48.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/405EC865-9F5B-4C19-B947-253F7ADD5238.jpg?v=1774611897","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-pt\/products\/vintage-creative-kokeshi-by-takahashi-hashime-1918-2002-kopie-2","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}