Kokeshi Matsushima

Kokeshi made and hand painted by the artist Megumi Nozawa. The kokeshi made by this artist differ from those of other artists for the always joyful expression of the face, for the engraved hair, for the colored kimonos and full of details and above all for being unique pieces or produced in limited numbers and not in series. .
The name of this kokeshi is Matsushima which in Japanese literally means "" islands of pines ". Matsushima is a Japanese bay very famous for the wonderful landscape it offers thanks to the more than 260 islets covered by pine trees. Matsushima bay is in fact part of the Nihon Sankei, or the three most spectacular landscapes in Japan, together with Miyajima and Amanoashidate. The artist depicted a young boy wearing a beautiful kimono intricately carved with pine trees.
This is a unique piece made especially for us at Japanese Crafts. A similar but larger model was presented by the artist at the Tokyo Exhibition in 2018.
The kokeshi is accompanied by a wooden plate with the artist's name, signature and stamp. Original packaging is included, stamped and signed by the artist who created the kokeshi.
Measurements: 16.5cm x 8cm

Kokeshi made and hand painted by the artist Megumi Nozawa.
The kokeshi made by this artist always have the joyful expression of the face, the hair engraved, the kimonos colored and full of details.
The name of this kokeshi is Matsushima which in Japanese literally means "" islands of pines ". Matsushima is a Japanese bay very famous for the wonderful landscape it offers thanks to over 260 islets covered by pine trees. Matsushima bay is in fact part of the Nihon Sankei, or the three most spectacular landscapes in Japan, together with Miyajima and Amanoashidate. The artist depicted a young boy wearing a beautiful kimono intricately carved with pine trees.
Size: 16,5cm x 8cm
Comes with original box.