vintage kokeshi village With its distinct organic colour

With its distinct organic colour and feel

An aesthetically pleasing object which quietly hopes to be treasured

Printed on shikishi board - a traditional Japanese art material with subtle flecking and a bevelled edge in gold - these works may be framed or propped

artist : Kenichi Kitayama

now a timeless blend of tradition and creativity

vintage kokeshi village With its distinct organic colourThese plum blossom dolls by Usaburo Okamato (1917 2009), with a smattering of flowers and a hint of a red collar, are beautiful exempla of his ability to let the natural timbers shine. Each kokeshi has been thoughtfully hand selected on our travels to resonate as part of a larger collection or when displayed individually.