Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Short hair Red outlet (K12-4341R)

Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Short hair Red (K12-4341R)
Material : Wood (Mizuki)
Origin : Japan
W5 / D5 / H8.5cm

Kokeshi Dolls are major dolls in Japan which are made from wood.
Their origin was in Edo era (1603A.D. - 1867A.D.) as souvenirs for the injured at hotsprings.
Since then kokeshi craftn's skills to make grains and paint was so developed that kokeshis became ornamental dolls.