{"product_id":"k18171-omiyage-kokeshi-from-lake-towada-十和田湖","title":"K18171 - Omiyage Kokeshi from Lake Towada 十和田湖","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive vintage omiyage kokeshi from Lake Towada (十和田湖), one of the best-known scenic destinations of northern Japan, situated on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll is carved from natural wood and incorporates sections of the original bark around the upper and lower edges of the body, giving it a rustic, regional character. The rounded head is painted with a gentle female face and a stylised floral hair ornament, while the front of the body is decorated with a scene inspired by Lake Towada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the design are two standing figures, likely representing the famous Otome no Zō (乙女の像 \/ Statue of Maidens), an iconic bronze sculpture by the artist and poet Kōtarō Takamura overlooking Lake Towada. Around the figures are loosely brushed landscape details and calligraphy, reinforcing the doll’s connection to the lake and its surrounding scenery. The reverse is clearly inscribed 十和田湖 – “Lake Towada.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade as a regional travel souvenir, this kokeshi belongs to the tradition of omiyage kokeshi, which were created to commemorate visits to famous hot springs, temples, lakes and scenic destinations throughout Japan. Unlike traditional lineage-based kokeshi, these souvenir dolls often combine imaginative forms, local landmarks and decorative painting to express the identity of a particular place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 6 x 18cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58103636492619,"sku":"K18171","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_9eea6ae6-a7b5-4716-b187-651203fce6f8.jpg?v=1786476069","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/k18171-omiyage-kokeshi-from-lake-towada-%e5%8d%81%e5%92%8c%e7%94%b0%e6%b9%96","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}