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Kokeshi are wooden Japanese dolls said to have originally been made during the middle of the Edo period (1600-1868), although their origins are mostly unclear. The most distinct characteristics of these dolls are their lack of arms and legs, as well as their round, large heads.
Although they were first made as tokens of friendship containing written messages to be exchanged amongst friends, now they are more commonly sought out as decorative objects. With the myriad of kokeshi designs available today, these dolls are not only popular in Japan, but also throughout the world.
SKETCH.inc in England has created their own version of kokeshi — famous celebrities, artists, and other influential people in the style of colorful Japanese dolls!
The dolls are called KOKESHI DOLL, and each are made from Beech wood, hand painted, and sealed with Satin varnish. They stand at 15.5 cm tall (6 inches), cost 35 pounds each (50 USD), and can be shipped worldwide.
These are just some of the dolls you can buy:
Coco Kokeshi (Inspired by Coco Chanel)
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Ziggy Kokeshi (Inspired by David Bowie’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardust)
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Gandhi Kokeshi (Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi)
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Frida Kokeshi (Inspired by Frida Kahlo)
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Stanley Kokeshi (Inspired by Stanley Kubrick)
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Charlie Kokeshi (Inspired by Charlie Chaplin)
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Amelia Kokeshi (Inspired by Amelia Earhart)
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If you don’t see your favorite person you can request a custom doll, so there’s definitely something for everybody.
Now you can admire the beauty of a Japanese craft and your favorite celebrity at the same time!
KOKESHI DOLLS by SKETCH.inc
£35.00 each. Ships worldwide.