Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi artist Takahashi, Hashime

Artisan | Woodworker: Takahashi, Hajime | 1918-2002

Origin:

Originally a fine arts painter, Takahashi-san is from Sendai, (where Traditional Kokeshi were born), in Miyagi Prefecture. His artistic background also includes time spent as a craftsman of Yuzen silk kimono dying. He is a multiple award winner in yearly Kokeshi competitions, receiving the Prime Minister’s Award, the highest honor bestowed on Sosaku Kokeshi artists. All of his work is easily recognized by the painterly designs decorating his dolls. Now deceased, his son, Akinori is carrying on the family’s tradition, but in limited production.

Collector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics & ornamentation styles:

The most unusual quality of his dolls is that their heads can be a separate element, or just a simple tapered element at the top of the doll form. The artist motif‘s range from realistic to abstract Plum flowers, (Ume), Cherry blossoms, (Sakura), Japanese Iris, (Ayame), or celebrating seasonal festivals with zodiac animals. Takahashi-san has an unusual way to illustrate kimono in a very painterly way. He shows both the kimono and undergarments, with exaggerated waists and simple obi, if it shows an obi at all. Occasionally seen is his use of Rokuro Moyo in both carved and painted form.

Artist's Signature:

Takahashi Hashime sosaku kokeshi artist signature

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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akaume | Red Plum” by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akaume | Red Plum” by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
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Vintage Tiger Zodiac Sosaku Kokeshi by Takahashi, Hajime
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Umeko | Plum Child Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Doll by Takahashi, Hashime
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Vintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Iroume | White Plum by Takahashi, HajimeVintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Iroume | White Plum by Takahashi, Hajime
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Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled “Yuki no ko | Snow Child” by Takahashi, HajimeVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled “Yuki no ko | Snow Child” by Takahashi, Hajime
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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume Goromo | Plum Flower” by Takahashi, HashimeVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume Goromo | Plum Flower” by Takahashi, Hashime
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Vintage Rabbit Zodiac Sosaku Kokeshi by Takahashi, HajimeVintage Rabbit Zodiac Sosaku Kokeshi by Takahashi, Hajime
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Vintage Sakura Kokeshi by Takahashi
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Ayame | Iris Blossom Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Doll by Takahashi, Hashime
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Aka Keshi Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Doll by Takahashi, Hashime
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"Ume Goromo | Plum Flower"