December 4, 2008
Kokeshi dolls, originally from northern Japan, are simple wooden dolls which lack arms or legs but are painted with floral designs and thin lines to create the face. The dolls originated in the 1600s, but have thrived as an art form in Japan right up to the present day.
This densely packed index of antique and vintage dolls claims to offer over 10,000 images of dolls from the 1800s … [more]
Rhonda Wilson's collection of 1950s dolls, organized by name (Ginny and friends, Littlest Angel and friends, etc.) … [more]
Loretta McKenzie's tribute to the charming, singing, dancing, curly haired Shirley Temple. Click 'My Dolls' on the … [more]
Stella Rajendran's fantastic collection of over 550 antique Ningyo (Japanese dolls) used in festivals, celebrations… [more]
Kaylee's extensive collection of vintage dolls from the 1930s to 90s. Click the balloons to browse. Though Kaylee s… [more]
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Stars and Stripes, DC -
Nikko-themed kokeshi dolls displayed throughout the area are often recognizable by their artistic autumn themes. The tall kokeshi doll in the center goes ...
L'Express, France -
De 8,95 à 32,95 euros, suivant la taille, elles sont inspirées des poupées Kokeshi traditionnelles du milieu du 19ème siècle, offertes en gage d'amour ou ...
Zataz Mag, France -
Naruko, près de sendai, vous offre ses onsen, ses poupées kokeshi et des ballades dans de magnifiques gorges, sans oublier ses couleurs automnales! ...
Ginger Generation, Italy -
... ho infatti realizzato una linea di jap-doll ispirata alle kokeshi e alle gheishe così come mi son fatta contagiare dalla dilagante kawaii-mania e quindi ...
Bloc.com, France -
En effet, les poupées Kimmidolls s'inspirent de l'allure de ces poupées Kokeshi et évoquent par elles-mêmes la culture nippone. D’après leur petite histoire ...
Le Matin Online, Switzerland -
Les Kimmidoll, par exemple, perpétuent la tradition des poupées Kokeshi, offertes en gage d'amour ou d'amitié. Les Momiji, qu'elles aient pour petit nom ...
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