{"product_id":"handgesigneerde-traditionele-naruko-kokeshi-tomohiro-kakizaki-30-2-cm","title":"Hand-Signed Traditional Naruko Kokeshi – Tomohiro Kakizaki – 30.2 cm","description":"\u003c!-- Physical Dimensions \u0026 Status Badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buddha-product-dimensions-badge\" style=\"border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #888888; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions \u0026amp; Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.2 cm  | \n    \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8 cm   | \n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 grams\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Commercial Product Description --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis hand-signed traditional Naruko Kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted from solid Mizuki wood (dogwood) and belongs to the iconic Naruko school from Miyagi Prefecture in Northern Japan. The statue dates from the Middle Showa period (approx. 1965-1980) and was entirely turned and painted by hand by the renowned Kokeshi master Tomohiro Kakizaki. With a height of exactly one Shaku (30.2 cm), this piece is one of the most beloved sizes among collectors of authentic Japanese folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: €175\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Symbolism --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Philosophical \u0026 Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Kokeshi dolls have been manufactured in the hot springs of the Tohoku region since the Edo period. Each region developed its own style, with Naruko being regarded worldwide as one of the most recognizable and beloved Kokeshi schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaruko Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characteristic features include the refined face, the red side locks (Bin-kami), and the decorative horizontal ring patterns (Shima-moyo) on the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e The doll is entirely hand-turned from solid Mizuki wood and brush-painted according to centuries-old techniques passed down within the family workshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The underside bears both the designation 'Naruko-gata' and the signature of Master Tomohiro Kakizaki, confirming the origin and maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Showa (approx. 1965-1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Naruko Kokeshi (Dento Kokeshi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomohiro Kakizaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Mizuki wood (Cornelian wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-turned and hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Naruko painting with red Shima-moyo straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.2 cm (1 Shaku)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with light signs of use consistent with age and handmade character. Originally signed on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57749462253899,"sku":"700","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/naruko-kokeshi-tomohiro-kakizaki-overzicht.jpg?v=1782997234","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/hand-signed-traditional-naruko-kokeshi-tomohiro-kakizaki-30-2-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}