This unique kokeshi with wide opened eyes, was made by FUKUCHI Yoshio (1927-1985) who was a Nakanosawa style kokeshi craftsman in Tohoku, Japan.
This style of expression is lovingly nicknamed ‘Tako bouzu’, which had been a branch of Tsuchiyu kokeshi. In 2018, this kokeshi was authorized to become independent as Nakanosawa style.
The flower pattern on the body is peony (botan 牡丹). It is a characteristic of Tako bozu, along with cherry blossom (Sakura 桜).
Due to age, this kokeshi has discoloration. The small items are not included in the product.
craftsman : FUKUCHI Yoshio (1927-1985)
style: Nakanosawa 中ノ沢系
He was born in Nakanosawa area of Fukushima prefecture. In the beginning, he learned woodwork and making kokeshi dolls under the guidance of ABE Ichiro (1925-2000), who was a Tsuchiyu style kokeshi craftsman. After that, he became an apprentice of IWAMOTO Yoshizo (1912-1973) who was a son of IWAMOTO Zenkichi (1877-1934). (Zenkichi created the tako bozu kokeshi style.)
Approx. dimensions
- height : 22.5cm / 8.85inch
- diameter :
head 6cm / 2.36inch
base 3cm / 1.18inch
- weight : 169.0g
Please consider the following :
- Our Kokeshis are painted with water colors, so they can be easily damaged by water. Please use a dry cloth to clean it.
- Our kokeshi are made of wood, so please avoid exposure to direct sunlight or heat. Humidity may damage the kokeshi. Please avoid excess moisture. (especially direct air from the air conditioner damages to the kokeshi dolls.)
- We strive to take photographs that are as accurate as possible to the actual product. However, please note that the color of the product photos may differ from the actual color depending on the environment in which you view them, such as on a computer or smartphone. Thank you for your understanding.
[About shipment ]
I send your parcel by DHL to the world. The estimated time will be 5-10 days. The shipment fee will be calculated by the number of products you buy. Please double check your registered sending address on Shopify before completing your order. Every shipment has the tracking number. We will send you the number after shipping your parcel.
[ Custom Tariff ]
Every customer is responsible for any customs and taxes when you import items from Japan. Especially, the customers from EU, UK and some other countries, sorry this shop doesn’t accept IOSS in those countries. The delivery staff will ask you to pay the tax when they deliver. We are not responsible for delays due to customs.
大きな眼鼻に牡丹模様の、土湯系 福地芳男工人のたこ坊主こけしです。
全体的に変色と色褪せがあります。画像をご覧ください。
サイズ:
高さ : 約22.5cm
直径 : 頭約 6cm、底約 3cm
重さ : 169g
略歴
1927年中ノ沢に生まれる
最初は土湯系こけし工人の阿部一郎に木地を習う
その後中ノ沢系の岩本芳蔵に指示し、芳蔵型のこけしを作る
※パソコンやスマートフォンなど、ご覧になられる環境により商品写真の色と実際の色が異なる場合があります。どうぞご了承ください。
※こけしの顔や模様は水性染料で描かれているため、たいへん水に弱いです。色落ちを避けるためにも、お掃除の際は乾いた布で拭いてあげてください。
※こけし本体は木でできています。急な乾燥や直射日光、暖房器具の近くを避けてお楽しみください。また、あまり湿気の多い場所ですとカビが生えることがありますのでご注意ください。
※梱包には若干、再利用品を使用させていただきますことをどうぞご了承ください。
※古物こけしのため、傷やシミ、色あせなどがあります。どうぞ画像をご覧ください。
日本国内は、佐川急便にて発送致します。日時指定をご希望の際は、メモをご記入ください。(佐川急便の指定不可地域の場合はご指定いただけません)