Not only have I never heard of kokeshi (they are adorable), but also, Jimbōchō! 200 bookstores in one neighborhood? Putting it on my life list this very second.
Thank you for sharing this. I have seen them but knew very little about them. This was fascinating to read. I so appreciated the links embedded. I could also easily see someone spending a lot of time in the antiquarian book shops.
I am so moved by this deep dive into Kokeshi! When I first arrived I fell in love with the Japanese baskets. The craftsmanship found in Japan is extraordinary.
Fascinating! When I was growing up in Tokyo, kokeshi were everywhere and we took them for granted. They had headscarves but never hats—that’s new to me.
Oh goodness, this might be my favorite OI read yet. I was so fortunate to receive a Kokeshi doll as a gift shortly after arriving in JP, and that sparked my interest as well. Fortunately I grabbed a couple for my gma and other family from an antique pop-up event before I abruptly moved away. Such unique little treasures. Thanks for the walk through this artisan’s experience. Your writing is always a pleasure to read.
Not only have I never heard of kokeshi (they are adorable), but also, Jimbōchō! 200 bookstores in one neighborhood? Putting it on my life list this very second.
Thank you for sharing this. I have seen them but knew very little about them. This was fascinating to read. I so appreciated the links embedded. I could also easily see someone spending a lot of time in the antiquarian book shops.
I am so moved by this deep dive into Kokeshi! When I first arrived I fell in love with the Japanese baskets. The craftsmanship found in Japan is extraordinary.
Fascinating! When I was growing up in Tokyo, kokeshi were everywhere and we took them for granted. They had headscarves but never hats—that’s new to me.
Oh goodness, this might be my favorite OI read yet. I was so fortunate to receive a Kokeshi doll as a gift shortly after arriving in JP, and that sparked my interest as well. Fortunately I grabbed a couple for my gma and other family from an antique pop-up event before I abruptly moved away. Such unique little treasures. Thanks for the walk through this artisan’s experience. Your writing is always a pleasure to read.
I so enjoyed learning about these treasures. Makes me sad they do not have an apprentice.
Thank you for this lovely explanation of kokeshi and the mini tour of Jimbocho :)