Exhibition description

■First of all
What is Traditional Kokeshi doll?
The main production areas of "Tradition Kokeshi doll" are Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
Originally, a wood craftsman in Tohoku (a craftsman who makes wood trays and vessels) made it as a child's toy as a side job.
Depending on its appearance and shape, it is roughly divided into 11 systems: Tsuchiyu, Yajiro, Togatta, Naruko, Sakunami, Yamagata, Kijiyama, Nanbu, Tsugaru, Takayu Zao, and Hijiori.

■Roots of "kawaii" in Japan
Takeo Takei, the ancestor of maiden culture, Yumeji Takehisa, Kokeshi doll's adorableness
Many enthusiasts were introduced.
The charm of pop and cute Kokeshi doll is not limited to Japan but also the Eames and his wife.
Bruno Taut, Dick Bruna and others were among the first to pay attention.
They decorate the room with Japanese kokeshi as interior,
The "Kokeshi" of the Yajiro line, which was held in the residence of the Eames.
It has been reprinted as "Eames Kokeshi doll".
Isn't the roots of the world-class "kawaii" in "Kokeshi doll"?

■Let's buy Kokeshi doll as a support for Tohoku
Kokeshi doll is handmade one by one craftsman from Tohoku called Kojin.
It is a traditional Kokeshi doll culture, but with the aging of workers and the Great East Japan Earthquake this time, many Kokeshi doll lines are in danger of disappearing.
Take this opportunity to learn about the charm of Kokeshi doll to as many people as possible.
I'd like to have it.
And let's buy your favorite Kokeshi doll as one way to support Tohoku.
Kokeshi doll is one in a world that is carefully crafted by craftsmen.
Please try to find one of your favorites.

This small, "cute" art will enrich our hearts.