Introduction — “The following essay is meant to help non-Japanese people gain a better understanding of the purpose of the belief system associated with the practice of ceremonious burning in Japan...
If you are interested in Japanese culture and its relationship to Kimono patterns and Kokeshi motif, discover that the prominent motif is predominantly flower, plant and tree inspired since the lat...
Zodiac Animals in Japanese Folklore: Kokeshi and Wood Carvings
Chinese Buddhist monks introduced the Zodiac to Japan in the 600s. Ancient astronomers divided the course Jupiter takes through the sky into twelve sections, assigning one of the characters of the ...
A Creditable Artistic Exchange
Kokeshi woodcraft and fashion have a positive long-standing relationship since Kokeshi was first introduced to the Japanese travelers and utilized motifs still used today. Intrigued with new forms,...
“Preserving cultural history and outstanding Japanese craftsmanship” Prior to the 18th century, most of the jewelry at the beginning of the Japanese fashion was focused on Kimono and Haori, (the tr...
JAPANESE KOKESHI: An Evolving Work of Art
Traditional and Sosaku Kokeshi have been an icons primarily from the northern regions of Japan for centuries. Note: that the Master Craftspersons (1950s-1980s) are either deceased or at an age wher...