{"product_id":"kokeshi-doll-by-hiraga-teruyuki-tsuchiyu-kei-fukushima-prefecture","title":"Kokeshi Doll by Sayama Yoshiharu (Yajiro-Kei, Miyagi Prefecture)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eThe Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"188\"\u003eThis kokeshi is hand-turned and hand-painted by Sayama Yoshiharu, a craftsman of the Yajirō lineage from Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"313\"\u003eYajirō-style kokeshi are among the most spirited of the eleven traditional schools, known for their lively facial expressions, narrow waists, and bold geometric banding. This piece features Sayama’s signature red-and-black brushwork, a stylized kimono fold motif that balances restraint with movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eThe Designer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSayama Yoshiharu (佐山吉春)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a craftsman from Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, and a celebrated figure within the Yajirō lineage of kokeshi artisans. His work is distinguished by its balanced proportions, refined brush control, and subtle individuality, a continuation of the folk artistry passed down through generations in northern Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eThe Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1447\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYajirō-kei (弥治郎系)\u003c\/strong\u003e kokeshi are known for their bright color palettes, narrow waists, and geometric patterns that wrap rhythmically around the body. Originating in the Yajirō district near Shiroishi, these dolls were once made as humble children’s toys and local souvenirs from nearby hot spring towns, each imbued with the maker’s distinctive hand and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eThe Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eIn Japan, \u003cem data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003ekokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e are often said to embody the spirit of \u003cem data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eyasashisa: \u003c\/em\u003egentleness, simplicity, and emotional warmth. Over time, they’ve come to represent both nostalgia for rural craftsmanship and the enduring beauty of imperfection. To hold one is to feel the intimacy of handwork, the rhythm of seasonal life, and the quiet persistence of a tradition kept alive through care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47680654541051,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Hiraga-Teruyuki.jpg?v=1762464554","url":"https:\/\/inanothercountry.co\/products\/kokeshi-doll-by-hiraga-teruyuki-tsuchiyu-kei-fukushima-prefecture","provider":"Another Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}