{"product_id":"vintage-creative-kokeshi-by-takahashi-hashime-1918-2002-kopie-1","title":"Vintage Creative Kokeshi By Takahashi Akinori (1957-)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is another exquisite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSosaku (creative) kokeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the master artisan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakahashi Akinori (1957-) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece beautifully demonstrates his transition from a kimono painter to a world-class woodworker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual \u0026amp; Artistic Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thistle Motif:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The standout feature of this doll is the hand-painted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethistle (Azami)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the body. This is a recurring theme in Hashime’s work. The thistle is rendered with a delicate, \"sumi-e\" ink-wash quality, showcasing his mastery of fine brushwork and naturalistic shading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimalist Face:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The face is characteristic of Hashime’s elegant style—simple, slightly upturned \"v\" eyes and a tiny red mouth that evoke a sense of quietude and inner peace.\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":53892004970842,"sku":null,"price":48.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/C55C9EC5-BD48-4B63-B883-0028F074E869.jpg?v=1774611792","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/products\/vintage-creative-kokeshi-by-takahashi-hashime-1918-2002-kopie-1","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}