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Kokeshi ~ Tsubaki / Camellia

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:32:51 -0500

Kokeshi ~ Tsubaki / Camellia

Kokeshi were first made in the northern provinces of Japan about 150 years ago. Kokeshi were originally made by farmers as toys for children. As the countryside developed, kokeshi also developed into a modern craft. These days kokeshi are recognized as a traditional folk art in Japan and treasured by both young and old around the world. J-List is proud to present these very high quality kokeshi dolls which are handmade by skilled craftsmen from start to finish. This kokeshi doll stands 7 inches...

Kokeshi ~ Shiki / Four Seasons

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:51:30 -0500

Kokeshi ~ Shiki / Four Seasons

Kokeshi were first made in the northern provinces of Japan about 150 years ago. Kokeshi were originally made by farmers as toys for children. As the countryside developed, kokeshi also developed into a modern craft. These days kokeshi are recognized as a traditional folk art in Japan and treasured by both young and old around the world. J-List is proud to present these very high quality kokeshi dolls which are handmade by skilled craftsmen from start to finish. This is a set of four very cute...

Kokeshi -- Autumn Color ~ Aki

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:30:37 -0400

Kokeshi -- Autumn Color ~ Aki

Here at J-List we like to bring you something different, and we have traditional children's toys for you--perfect for display or as special gifts. This is a kokeshi doll, a wooden doll originally intended for children but now at last recognized as a fine art. These wooden toys were first created as a toy by rural people starting around 150 years ago in the northern prefectures of Japan, and gradually developed into a craft of simple and elegant design. These dolls are now considered art, and...

Kokeshi -- Spring Color ~ Haru

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:43:12 -0500

Kokeshi -- Spring Color ~ Haru

Here's a great traditional kokeshi doll that you can display or give as a gift. Kokeshi dolls were originally intended for children but are now recognized as fine art. These wooden toys were first created as a toy by rural people starting around 150 years ago in the northern prefectures of Japan, and gradually developed into a craft of simple and elegant design. These dolls are still created the same way they were back then -- handcrafted from wood-cutting to painting. Own a piece of the...

Kokeshi -- Summer ~ Natsu

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:23:52 -0400

Kokeshi -- Summer ~ Natsu

Here at J-List we like to bring you something different, and we have traditional children's toys for you--perfect for display or as special gifts. This is a kokeshi doll, a wooden doll originally intended for children but now at last recognized as a fine art. These wooden toys were first created as a toy by rural people starting around 150 years ago in the northern prefectures of Japan, and gradually developed into a craft of simple and elegant design. These dolls are now considered art, and...

Kokeshi -- Winter Color ~ Fuyu

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:32:51 -0500

Kokeshi -- Winter Color ~ Fuyu

Here's a great traditional kokeshi doll that you can display or give as a gift. Kokeshi dolls were originally intended for children but are now recognized as fine art. These wooden toys were first created as a toy by rural people starting around 150 years ago in the northern prefectures of Japan, and gradually developed into a craft of simple and elegant design. These dolls are still created the same way they were back then -- handcrafted from wood-cutting to painting. Own a piece of the...

Bamboo Japanese Ear Cleaner ~ Kokeshi Snow Man

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:34:55 -0400

Bamboo Japanese Ear Cleaner ~ Kokeshi Snow Man

Mimikaki are the traditional ear cleaners of Japan, a personal health care tool with a scoop-like end used for getting the wax out of ones ears. There's a large variety of mimikaki in use and available in Japan, with everything from Hello Kitty, light up versions, and even futuristic spiral variations. This is a beautiful bamboo wood version with a cute kokeshi snowman mascot attached to the end to grab the attention of anyone in plain sight of it. In total it measures 12 cm (4.7 inches). A fun...

SUMO Game ~ Classic Wooden Sumo Game

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:32:51 -0500

SUMO Game ~ Classic Wooden Sumo Game

For those who love Sumo, here's a wacky traditional game with a modern twist. Similar to a classic 80s beat'em up boxing board game, this simple traditional game fits two wooden hammers inside the sumo mat, which are used to hit against the floor from the bottom. This causes the sumo wrestlers to jump up and down. The first wrestler to fall down looses. This wooden figure set comes with five wrestlers, two wooden hammers, a wooden sumo wrestling mat, and a traditional flag. Perfect for play, or...