Japanese Kokeshi Doll with Floral Design Black Kimono

Japanese Kokeshi Doll with Floral Design Black Kimono. In good condition with a little wear, which includes tiny knicks. Please see photos. Approximately 5.75 inches tall, widest width head with hair is 3 inches. What is Kokeshi? Kokeshi are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children. Originally from the northeastern region (Tōhoku-chihō) of Japan, they are handmade from wood, having a simple trunk and head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body often has floral and/or ring designs painted in red, black, and sometimes green, purple, blue, or yellow inks, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs.