http://darumadollmuseum.blogspot.jp/2005/03/kokeshi-3.html
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From Tsuchiyu Hot Spring 土湯温泉
Located in a picturesque valley just outside of Fukushima City, the little town of Tsuchiyu is well known for two things. Abundant with hot springs, the town is a mecca for onsen lovers from around the country who delight in taking a dip in the tranquil surroundings. However, not just famous for its natural resources, Tsuchiyu is also synonymous with kokeshi, traditional wooden painted dolls peculiar to the Tohoku region. The centre of kokeshi making in the prefecture, Tsuchiyu is home to a wealth of traditional craftspeople who are carrying on the traditions of generations of artisans.
What makes Tsuchiyu Kokeshi unique are their slender trunks with simple lines circumscribing them.
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About the Hot Spring Tsuchiyu
http://www.east.co.jp/oyu/english/hotspring/story3.html
From Takeda san 武田信吉
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Yamagata Prefecture is famous for the kokeshi dolls. There are many artisans who can make a living in this traditional craft.
Copyright © 1998 by Edward Kaspar. Look at his photo.
http://www.iipix.com/japan/people/right/kokeshi.html
阿部進矢 Abe Shinya
Pierrot on a wagon, with a Daruma in the front
sosaku clown kokeshi
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Abe Shin'ya Kokeshi 阿部進矢こけし
Atsumi Onsen 温海温泉 in southwestern Yamagata
..... Mr. Abe is currently so swamped with demand for his kokeshis that he can only take orders. Also, one must keep in mind that he is 77 years old and probably could have retired years ago, but I think he feels obligated to his many fans that ceaselessly buy his kokeshis. Because of his popularity I would guess that with the ongoing kokeshi boom there's no end in sight for him. Fortunately Mr. Abe had a lot of kokeshis on display, many of which were recently made orders, and he said it was ok to photograph and show them on this blog. .....
- source : kokeshi-adventures.blogspot -
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From Tsuchiyu Hot Spring 土湯温泉
Located in a picturesque valley just outside of Fukushima City, the little town of Tsuchiyu is well known for two things. Abundant with hot springs, the town is a mecca for onsen lovers from around the country who delight in taking a dip in the tranquil surroundings. However, not just famous for its natural resources, Tsuchiyu is also synonymous with kokeshi, traditional wooden painted dolls peculiar to the Tohoku region. The centre of kokeshi making in the prefecture, Tsuchiyu is home to a wealth of traditional craftspeople who are carrying on the traditions of generations of artisans.
What makes Tsuchiyu Kokeshi unique are their slender trunks with simple lines circumscribing them.
. . . CLICK here for Photos !
About the Hot Spring Tsuchiyu
http://www.east.co.jp/oyu/english/hotspring/story3.html
From Takeda san 武田信吉
－reference -
. . . CLICK here for Photos !
Yamagata Prefecture is famous for the kokeshi dolls. There are many artisans who can make a living in this traditional craft.
Copyright © 1998 by Edward Kaspar. Look at his photo.
http://www.iipix.com/japan/people/right/kokeshi.html
阿部進矢 Abe Shinya
Pierrot on a wagon, with a Daruma in the front
sosaku clown kokeshi
- quote -
Abe Shin'ya Kokeshi 阿部進矢こけし
Atsumi Onsen 温海温泉 in southwestern Yamagata
..... Mr. Abe is currently so swamped with demand for his kokeshis that he can only take orders. Also, one must keep in mind that he is 77 years old and probably could have retired years ago, but I think he feels obligated to his many fans that ceaselessly buy his kokeshis. Because of his popularity I would guess that with the ongoing kokeshi boom there's no end in sight for him. Fortunately Mr. Abe had a lot of kokeshis on display, many of which were recently made orders, and he said it was ok to photograph and show them on this blog. .....
- source : kokeshi-adventures.blogspot -
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