{"product_id":"k10264-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kenichi-murakami-村上けん一","title":"K10264 - Sosaku Kokeshi by Kenichi Murakami 村上けん一","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sōsaku Kokeshi 創作こけし was created by Kenichi Murakami 村上けん一, born in 1929 in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, in Japan’s northern Tōhoku region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurakami began creating creative kokeshi in 1946 and became known as an accomplished, award-winning woodcraft artist. Coming from Yamagata, an area deeply associated with Japan’s long tradition of woodturning and kokeshi making, his work bridges regional craft heritage with the more individual artistic freedom of the modern Sōsaku Kokeshi movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small piece is especially appealing for its quiet, minimalist character. The doll has a generously rounded head and a simple cylindrical body, with a restrained face formed from just a few subtle details. The tiny dark eyes, softly indicated nose and brows, and muted hair create a calm, almost introspective expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on bright colours, the decoration stays close to the natural warmth of the wood. The body is embellished with understated geometric and textile-like markings in earthy brown tones, allowing the grain and softly aged surface to remain an important part of the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurakami’s kokeshi are admired for this balance of simplicity, natural material, and emotional presence. His dolls often feel gentle and contemplative, with a modest folk-craft quality that gives them a particularly timeless charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 x 5 x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈10cm","offer_id":58288193077579,"sku":"K10264","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_61045e79-5c9b-4eb9-a857-b0974e084aca.jpg?v=1787935910","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/k10264-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kenichi-murakami-%e6%9d%91%e4%b8%8a%e3%81%91%e3%82%93%e4%b8%80","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}