{"product_id":"k20183-tsuchiyu-kokeshi-by-hiromichi-saito-斎藤弘道","title":"K20183 - Tsuchiyu Kokeshi by Hiromichi Saito 斎藤弘道","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful vintage Tsuchiyu-style Kokeshi by renowned Japanese artisan Hiromichi Saito (斎藤弘道, 1930–2025) from Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts slender, slightly tapered body is beautifully adorned with traditional red and black horizontal stripes (ロクロ線 \/ Rokuro-sen), carefully applied using a rotating lathe. The warm natural wood tones and rhythmic decorative patterns create a harmonious design, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of traditional Tsuchiyu kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiromichi Saito born on August 8, 1930, in Tsuchiyu, Fukushima Prefecture, Hiromichi Saito was the grandson of Taijiro Saito (斎藤太治郎), an influential craftsman in the Tsuchiyu kokeshi tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Great Fire of Tsuchiyu in 1954, he decided to pursue kokeshi making and formally began his woodworking apprenticeship under Shoichi Sato in 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe started exhibiting his own kokeshi in 1956 and, around 1958, began developing works inspired by his grandfather Taijiro's distinctive style, establishing himself as an important successor to the family tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond kokeshi, Saito also produced traditional wooden toys, including spinning tops and miniature wooden objects. He remained dedicated to passing down his craftsmanship, teaching younger artisans and members of his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 x 4 x 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈20cm","offer_id":59207076086091,"sku":"K20183","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_48adfb64-79bc-4204-8d88-2066a18f7acf.jpg?v=1794309751","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k20183-tsuchiyu-kokeshi-by-hiromichi-saito-%e6%96%8e%e8%97%a4%e5%bc%98%e9%81%93","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}