Vintage Kokeshi by Kazuhide-saku - 1960's era

Vintage Kokeshi Doll by Kazuhide-saku – 1960s Era – 16cm

A charming mid-century Japanese kokeshi doll handcrafted by Kazuhide-saku in the 1960s. This vintage piece stands 16cm tall and features a serene hand-painted face with closed eyes, sleek black hair adorned with a red hairpin and floral motif, and a simple cylindrical wooden body that highlights the natural grain of the wood.

Kazuhide’s work is admired for its minimalist elegance and quiet expression, reflecting the artistry of the creative kokeshi movement of postwar Japan. With its warm patina and timeless design, this doll makes a beautiful addition to any kokeshi collection or a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese folk art.

This kokeshi is in very good condition considering it's age and has the artist's signature as well as artist's hanko stamp and also the onsen where it came from.