A Japanese Donko-style Omiyage Kokeshi originating from Nikko (日光), Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
This delightful wooden doll features an adorable rounded silhouette, a large spherical head, and a plump body, reflecting the playful character of Donko-style kokeshi.
The doll wears a colourful kimono featuring a deep burgundy jacket decorated with white and yellow flowers, green leaves, and a pale pink obi tied with a red ribbon. The lower part of the kimono is decorated with a beautiful Japanese maple leaf motif (紅葉 / Momiji), symbolising autumn, seasonal beauty, and the changing colours of nature.
The Japanese inscription 日光 (Nikko) on the back identifies its origin as a regional souvenir. Donko Kokeshi are a charming variation of Japanese wooden dolls, distinguished by their compact proportions, rounded bodies, and expressive designs.
Nikko located in Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko is one of Japan's most celebrated historical and cultural destinations, renowned for its magnificent shrines, temples, and spectacular autumn foliage.
Nikko is particularly famous for its Momiji (紅葉), when Japanese maple trees transform the surrounding mountains and forests into brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold.
Size: 3 x 3 x 7cm
