My Second Kokeshi Doll

 Haru No Iro (Spring Color)

My Second Kokeshi doll, it is made by Mr. Usaburo Okamoto or more commonly known as artificial Usaburo Kokeshi born in the Gunma prefecture in 1917. he won the prime minister award for his beautiful and stunning kokeshi dolls. But it is so sad for usaburo kokeshi lover knowing that he passed away in July 2009.

Usaburo Okamoto

Usaburo Kokeshi has about 300 kinds of Kokeshies. Usaburo using a zelkova trees which has great wood texture as base wood, Usaburo Kokeshi gives natural beauty and harmony of wood to its design. Usaburo Kokeshi is the Japanese traditional doll "Kokeshi" shop and manufacturer in Gunma Prefecture. He still touches the hearts of collectors and visitors in Japan through his shop in Maebashi, Japan. or visit Url: http:// www.usaburo.com