{"product_id":"k20131-omiyage-kokeshi-doll-from","title":"K20131 - Omiyage Kokeshi doll from Shirakawa-go 白川郷","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage omiyage (souvenir) kokeshi doll from Shirakawa-go (白川郷), a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its traditional gasshō-zukuri thatched-roof houses nestled in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding at 19cm tall, this doll features a stacked cylindrical body carved from natural wood including a middle section of polished mountain cherry bark (yamazakura, 山桜), giving it a raw, rustic charm. The face is delicately hand-painted with a serene expression, downcast eyes, and soft blush, capturing the traditional aesthetic of regional kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is adorned with calligraphy and a painterly depiction of Shirakawa-go’s rural scenery, including traditional houses and trees, rendered in earthy tones with hints of green and red. This type of kokeshi is a beautiful representation of the Showa-era souvenir culture, often sold in hot spring towns and tourist spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nostalgic collectible and a charming tribute to the timeless beauty of Shirakawa-go — perfect for lovers of Japanese folk art and travel history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x19cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈20cm","offer_id":56427417272651,"sku":"K20131","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_9e5bfa10-fc00-486f-ae7c-d2c716894c2b.jpg?v=1769789297","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/k20131-omiyage-kokeshi-doll-from","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}