{"product_id":"k10284-yajiro-kokeshi-by-seiko-sato-佐藤誠孝","title":"K10284 - Yajirō kokeshi by Seiko Sato 佐藤誠孝","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and charming Yajirō-style Kokeshi set (弥治郎系こけし) handcrafted by Seikō Sato (佐藤誠孝), a traditional kokeshi artisan whose work preserves the rich woodworking heritage of Japan's Tohoku region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodies are decorated with elegant plum blossom branches (梅 \/ Ume), fine red and yellow horizontal bands, and subtle geometric patterns. The combination of delicate floral motifs and playful proportions makes this set a particularly distinctive example of Japanese wooden folk craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeikō Sato born in 1947 in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Seikō Sato initially pursued a career as a sailor, travelling around the world before returning to Japan following his father's passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to continue his family's woodworking heritage, he began formal training in 1972 and started producing kokeshi dolls in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis craftsmanship is connected to the traditions of Makoto Sato (佐藤誠) and Seiji Takahashi (高橋精次), reflecting his dedication to preserving and revitalising traditional Japanese woodturning techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and delightful collectible for admirers of traditional Japanese folk art, Yajirō kokeshi, and the craftsmanship of Seikō Sato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈10cm","offer_id":59154598691147,"sku":"K10284","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_bbd6dbcc-56a1-48d9-9449-dfab59318d6c.jpg?v=1793975237","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/k10284-yajiro-kokeshi-by-seiko-sato-%e4%bd%90%e8%97%a4%e8%aa%a0%e5%ad%9d","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}