Vintage Japanese Naruko Kokeshi Doll By Jinji Okazaki Kimono This piece features a blue

This piece features a blue lacquered body

Early 20th Century

yellow-toned glaze made from iron-rich wood ash

made from high quality Tsumugi silk beautiful geometric pattern

with visible throwing lines

Vintage Japanese Naruko Kokeshi Doll By Jinji Okazaki Kimono This piece features a blueA vintage Naruko kokeshi doll handcrafted by master artisan Jinji Okazaki (19292004). This namariko style piece depicts a seated child, characteristic of the Naruko tradition from Miyagi Prefecture. Hand turned and hand painted with traditional motifs, each doll reflects the artisan's distinctive technique and the cultural heritage of Japanese folk craftsmanship.