Since long ago I do not write anything interesting, and tonight I'm a little bored, I decided write a new entry.
The topic covers Kokeshis.
The Kokeshis are a traditional Japanese dolls, originally from the Tohoku region in northern Japan. Handcrafted wood, are characterized by having a single stem and a rounded head painted with simple lines to define the face. The body has floral designs and has no arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the craftsman.
The origin of Kokeshi figures dating back two hundred years ago, in the Edo Period (1603-1867). It is thought that skilled artisans in wood utensils, the Tohoku region, began to make small dolls to sell as I remember the tourists visiting the hot springs.
forms and patterns of traditional Kokeshi dolls are unique to each zone and passed from master to apprentice for years. There are eleven types of Kokeshi: Tsuchiyu, Togatta, Yajiro, Naruko, Sakunami, Yamagata, Kijiyama, Nanbu, Tsugaru, Zao-Takayu and Hijioro. There are also calls creative Kokeshi where the artisan has creative freedom in terms of shapes, colors and design. This type of doll is relatively new, developed after World War II (1945).
can be divided into two types:
Dento-The traditional, are easily recognizable as having the characteristics of the place where they were created. The style passed down from generation to generation of artisans.
-The Shingata or creative, completely free of accomplishment.
Inspired by these traditional dolls are the dolls momiji . are small wooden dolls about 10 inches (although they are made in resin). Its main feature is to have a lower space in which you save a message to the owner of the figurine.
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