Japanese Kokeshi Doll - Umeko Plum Blossom - 7.5 cm
Made in Japan
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Japanese wooden kokeshi doll, 7.5 cm, hand-painted with a plum blossom (ume) design
Umeko means ‘child of the plum tree’, and refers to the red flower painted in the centre of this Japanese wooden doll. The ume, or Japanese plum tree, comes into bloom as early as the end of January, when all other vegetation is still dormant and snow may still be falling. In Japan, it therefore symbolises patience and tenacity, and heralds the start of the flowering season before any other blossoms. In Tōhoku, the region where this kokeshi is made, it does not appear until the end of February, amidst the lingering snow. Look at its body: the red bands painted around it are interrupted to leave a section of bare wood, where the craftsman paints the branch freehand. A doll that embodies genuine traditional heritage and all the charm of an object handcrafted using skills passed down through generations.
Below is a video illustrating the process of making a Kokeshi (the model shown in the video is not the same as the one on sale).
KOKESHI DETAILS
- Material: 100% natural Japanese wood (mizuki or maple)
- Hand-turned and hand-painted
- Design: ume plum blossom and rokuro bands
- Tradition: Yajiro, one of the eleven traditional Tōhoku kokeshi traditions
- Entirely handmade. Each piece is unique.
- Height: 7.5 cm
- Care: Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Keep away from damp and direct sunlight.
- Handcrafted in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Delivery time for this item:
- 3 to 5 business days for the USA
- 3 to 6 business days for the UK, Switzerland and European Union countries.
- For all other countries, delivery takes 6 to 12 working days.
This item is shipped directly from our warehouse in France.
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