planet is permanently closed however an outlet showroom for remaining stock and equipment opens thursday october 10th 2024 at shop 103 of 1-7 pelican street surry hills 10 am till 4pm thursdays, fridays and saturdays. lots of scarves, some carpets and bedding, textiles, japanese and indian collectables, a few ceramics, light shades, towels, etc. come for a treasure hunt. minimum 50% off original prices. cash, eftpos, visa and mastercard
vintage kokeshi doll 78
vintage kokeshi doll 78
vintage kokeshi doll 78

vintage kokeshi doll 78

$250.00
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approximate size: height 36cm

these wooden treasures first appeared in the mid edo period (1603-1867). while there remains some discussion regarding their origins, it is most commonly believed that they were originally crafted as toys by wood craftsman from northern japan who were unable to work for months at a time during heavy snow in the winter.

following the devastation of wwii, products made of plastic were too expensive and overseas trips were unattainable. japanese frequently made trips all over japan to hot springs where kokeshi, which were now sold as tourist souvenirs (rather than toys) flourished. it became a custom to buy a kokeshi or two as a momento of the trip.

our vintage kokeshi at planet are from the 1950s-1970s. unfortunately, they are rapidly disappearing in modern japan making them all the more precious.

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