{"product_id":"k15192-sosaku-kokeshi-by-takeshi-sato-佐藤武志","title":"K15192 - Sosaku Kokeshi by Takeshi Sato 佐藤武志","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Sōsaku Kokeshi by Takeshi Sato (佐藤武志), a skilled kokeshi artisan from Akiu, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple cylindrical body highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain, complemented by decorative red and black horizontal bands around the base. The warm wooden tones and minimalist design reflect the elegance of Japanese creative kokeshi craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll retains its original All Japan Kokeshi Contest Excellence Award (全日本こけしコンクール 優秀品) label, an interesting detail reflecting its recognition within Japanese kokeshi craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakeshi Sato born on January 1, 1945, in Akiu, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Takeshi Sato was the second son of traditional woodturner Takeo Sato, a craftsman associated with the Akiu kokeshi lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1963, he began learning traditional woodturning techniques under his father's guidance, developing the skills necessary to produce wooden dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1975, he had expanded his craftsmanship to include traditional kokeshi painting (byōsai \/ 描彩), establishing himself as an independent artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work reflects a combination of inherited Tohoku woodworking traditions and creative artistic expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x 14cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈15cm","offer_id":59182055784779,"sku":"K15192","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_0d438b4d-8181-47f7-b574-d417de2f257f.jpg?v=1794154543","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k15192-sosaku-kokeshi-by-takeshi-sato-%e4%bd%90%e8%97%a4%e6%ad%a6%e5%bf%97","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}