This is a couple of Hina kokeshi doll, by Teruyuki Hiraga who is a Sakunami style kokeshi craftsman in Tohoku, Japan.
Hina dolls are put out on the every 3rd of March for the Hinamatsuri, which is a day to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In the lunar calendar, around the 3rd of March is the time that the peach flower begins to bloom. From ancient times, peaches were said to be a fortunate food in Japan. The fruits protect you from bad luck. So, March 3rd and the timing of the good luck peach were put together as one. Thus Hinamatsuri is also called MOMONO SEKKU in Japan. (Momo is peach and Sekku is period in Japanese.)
The slender hat on the head of the male Hina is called Eboshi, which is a traditional style hat since ancient times in Japan.
Craftsman : Teruyuki HIRAGA 平賀輝幸 Style: Sakunami He was born in1972. He started learning to make kokeshi from 1987 under the guidance of his grandfather Kenjiro Hiraga and his father Kenichi Hiraga. Teruyuki is the fourth member of the Hiraga family whose work belongs the HIRAGAKOKESHI- TEN.
Approx. dimensions - height : male 21.5cm / 8.46inch, female 14cm / 5.51inch - diameter : head 3.6cm / 1.41inch base 6.5cm / 2.55inch - weight : total 311.5g - 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 shipping We send your package by DHL. The estimated time of delivery will be 5-10 days. Please let us know your Telephone Number (important!) for the order. DHL will send you a text about the details of your package.
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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.
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!
