This is a kagamimochi kokeshi doll, by ABO, Masafumi who is a Tsugaru style kokeshi craftsman.
Kagamimochi 鏡餅 is a traditional New Year’s decoration in Japan. We stack two mochis, Japanese orange and set them in front of some places like a family shrine, Buddhist shrine or a small space you think is important such as your desk and car.
Kagami means mirror in Japanese. In ancient times, mirrors were supposed to be dwelling place of gods. People used round mochi instead to invite good luck for New Year.
He put a kagamimochi on a stand, which is called ‘sanpou 三宝’. This kokeshi is slightly off center.
profile: ABO, Masafumi 阿保正文
style: Tsugaru 津軽系
He was born in 1983. He started learning wood work from 2005 under the guidance of his father ABO Muchihide. Since 2008, he is making kokeshi dolls.
Approx. dimensions
- height : 7cm / 2.75inch
- diameter :
head 1.8cm / 0.70inch
body 5cm / 1.96inch
- weight : 60.0g
- finished with lacquer
[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.)
[About shipment ]
We will ship your kokeshi dolls by DHL within 3 business days after your purchase is complete. The estimated time will be 5-10 days. 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.
※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。
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