Japanese Kokeshi Dolls - Perfect for Japanese Gift

Kokeshi are Japanesedolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax.

Originally made in Japan hundreds of years ago, Japanese Kokeshi Dolls have stood the test of time and still remain a popular Japanese gift today. Kokeshi Dolls are traditionally carved without arms or legs, instead having a simple trunk with an enlarged head to imitate the human shape. The beautiful hand painted designs give these Japanese Kokeshi Dollstheir charm, bringing them to life as the ideal Japanese gift!

This Kokeshi doll is made of wood and crepe. In Japanese, "Komachi" means that a belle or a beauty. This Kimono Kokeshi Doll is a beautiful girl wearing floral yellow kimono.

It is good decoration or perfect gift for your loved ones.

                                                   Our company

Our company was founded in 1902 as a paper-making materials supplier in Mino city, the Mino Washi Japanese paper village, is known for "Honminoshi Japanese Paper", which has been registered with UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

Over one century since our founding, we now work on manufacturing Japanese accessories and Mino Washi paper goods.

                                                                             Our purpose

For customers: We present smiles and happiness with our "Kawaii" (cute) products.

For clients: We generate profit together and cherish kawaii (cute).

For suppliers: We create a developing relationship through our work and products.

For our employees: We create our life and dream with professional work.

For our hometown: We contribute to the development of Mino Washi Japanese paper and     our hometown Mino city.

For the world: We contribute to world peace with our kawaii products.

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Showa Shoji Co.,Ltd

1-1 Koran Gifu city, Gifu Prefecture, 500-8703 Japan.