This is a Daruma-e kokeshi, by ABO Muchihide 阿保六知秀 who is a Tsugaru style kokeshi craftsman.
The Daruma-e and peony are characteristics of Tsugaru style. (E means ‘painting’ in Japanese.) He calls this smudged peony painting ‘Bokashi Botan’. He created this pattern that looks like oil painting. (Botan 牡丹 means ‘peony’ in Japanese.)
craftsman : ABO, Muchihide 阿保六知秀 style: Tsugaru 津軽系 He was born in 1950 in Aomori. He had a opportunity to make kokeshi at junior high school’s club. From 1966, he started learning woodwork under the guidance of Zenji Sato who was a kokeshi craftsman. It was said that he started making kokeshi dolls from 1969. He is the master of Masafumi Abo who is his son.
[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 send your parcel by DHL to the world. 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. 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）
[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.
I have purchased many kokeshi from Shin Crafts over the years and they've have always been wonderful will all the service they provide. I will keep coming back.
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Christmas kokeshi doll 'Santa Claus'| ABO, Masafumi 阿保正文工人 | サンタクロースこけし | Tsugaru style 津軽系 | 10.5cm in height from Japan Laurie Takashima
Adorable KOKESHI all ready for the holidays
This Santa suited KOKESHI has the most infectious smile and cute eyes. It just makes me smile to look at her. Well crafted in all ways.
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ABO, Masafumi 阿保正文工人 | Yuki kimono kokeshi doll 雪着物こけし | Tsugaru style 津軽系 | 12.5cm in height from Japan Laurie Takashima
Perfect kokeshi
This Kokeshi artist makes the most adorable pieces that are well-crafted with the sweetest faces. It’s hard not to buy them all.
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New Year kokeshi doll 'zodiac animal 2025' | HIRAGA, Teruyuki 平賀輝幸 | 干支こけし | Sakunami style 作並系 | 12cm in height Elizabeth Jones
It’s perfect.
An interesting and fun addition to my year of the snake grouping. I really like this artist.
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KAKIZAWA, Yoshinobu 柿澤是伸 | Ategoma-spinning top kokeshi - 当てゴマこけし | Naruko style 鳴子系 CELINE BERNARD
Fantastic work and service.
Thank you ever so much for this fantastic piece of work and the lovely gifts within the parcel! Top service: parcel arrived in not time; everything was well-protected. Perfect as always.
Thank you for your review!
I’m so glad to hear that you had a good experience with our business.
Have a good kokeshi time 😊
Beautiful large nemariko kokeshi, a great way to appreciate the wood grain, and very sweet facial features. Shipping was super fast and smooth. Thank you!
Beautiful large nemariko kokeshi, a great way to appreciate the wood grain, and very sweet facial features. Shipping was super fast and smooth. Thank you!
