This is a percussive instrument style Kokeshi doll, by HAYASAKA, Masahiro who is a Togatta style Kokeshi craftsman.
He is a good woodworker as well. He combined the top half of kokeshi, with an instrument. When you shake this Kokeshi, you will hear a rattle wooden sound.
It is not only a cute Kokeshi doll but a unique instrument.
Note, Kokeshi is easy to damage with moisture. Please make sure your hand isn’t wet when you shake it.
craftsman: HAYASAKA, Masahiro 早坂政弘
style: Togatta 遠刈田系
He was born in a forestry family in 1961. He started woodworking in 1978, and started making kokshi dolls in 1995.
His master is Masahiro SATO (1938-).
Approx. dimensions
- height : 11.5cm / 4.52inch
- diameter :
head 3.6cm / 1.41inch
body 5cm / 1.96inch
- weight : 61.5g
[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。
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)