Japanese Dolls and Crafts : Kimura Ohshido

The kokeshi's title is Ume Kokeshi which is made by Miho Sasaki. It's mini size.This is one of traditional kokehi which is made by wood.It's painted red and black carefully and strong brush strokes. You can look plum flowers on its body.The facial expression is soft and kindly. We feel the doll is old style but it's still beautiful.