This unique kokeshi with wide opened eyes, was made by ARAKAWA Youichi(1938-) who is 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.
It has been said that the expression with red around the eyes features a drunk person, makeup of Kabuki stars and local children in winter. (The nickname ‘tako’ might have come from ‘yude dako’, which means ‘boiled octopus’. It is a common expression for the red face of drunk people, overheating in a bath and so on.)
Due to age, this kokeshi has discoloration.
craftsman : ARAKAWA Youichi 荒川洋一
style : Nakanowasa 中ノ沢系
He was born in a farming family. He started learning woodwork from 1960. He became an apprentice of Yoshizo IWAMOTO(1912-1973) who was a Tsuchiyu style kokeshi craftsman. Youichi started making kokeshi from 1971.
Approx. dimensions
height : 16cm / 6.29inch
diameter : head 3.9cm / 1.53inch, base 3cm / 1.18inch
weight : 83.5g
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.)
- 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.
土湯系 荒川洋一工人の古物こけしです。目の周りが赤く描かれた、たこ坊主こけしです。
古物のため色あせがあります。写真をご覧ください。
サイズ：
高さ : 約16cm
直径 : 頭約 3.9cm、底約 3cm
重さ : 83.5g
略歴
1924年福島県に生まれる
1960年より木地修行を始める
岩本芳蔵の弟子となり、1971年よりこけしの製作を行う
※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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