Japanese kokeshi in white daruma wood - DARUMA

Japanese wooden Kokeshi doll - SHUNSAI, Made in Japan

Kokeshis are traditional Japanese dolls from Tohoku in northern Japan. Kokeshi were created more than 150 years ago. They are made from several types of wood, depending on the part of the body. These Japanese wooden dolls are offered, in Japanese tradition, to declare their friendship or love to the person who receives it.