Kokeshi Hanatsumi

Kokeshi made and hand painted by the award-winning artist Masae Fujikawa, who won the "Prime Minister" award in 1996 and 2002 and the "Minister of Agriculture, forestry and Fishery" award in 1995 and 1996.
The term Hanatsumi in Japanese means "to gather flowers". This kokeshi is very particular because unlike the others it has the surface of the kimono finished with a scratch and with an opaque color brush. The contrast between the blue kimono and the colorful wildflowers is very beautiful. The wood used for the creation of this kokeshi is Mizuki (Japanese dogwood). It measures 17cm in height and has a diameter of 7cm. This kokeshi is accompanied by a small wooden plate on which is written his name, the signature and the stamp of the craftsman who made it. Original packaging is included, stamped and signed by the artist who created the kokeshi.