Kokeshi Doll Fukuju

Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Doll Fukuju

Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with over 150 years of history. Each is hand-turned and hand-painted—no two are exactly alike. The Fukuju (福寿, "happiness and longevity") model is among the classic motifs of Japanese folk art.

Specifications

• Model: U221 Fukuju
• Style: Traditional Kokeshi (dentou kokeshi)
• Material: Wood (mizuki / Japanese dogwood)
• Production: Hand-turned and painted in Japan
• Height: approx. 9 cm

Features

• Authentic Japanese folk craft — original from Japan
• Hand-painted — each piece has its own character
• Fukuju motif — symbol of happiness, prosperity, and longevity
• Ideal as decoration and as a gift
• Suitable for collectors of Japanese art and culture

Kokeshi dolls are traditionally associated with the Tōhoku region in northern Japan, where the craft has been passed down from generation to generation. Owning one means having a piece of living Japanese culture in your home.