Yasuo Okazaki Naruko Kokeshi Doll 7 IN CATEGORY_Japanese Tea-Teapot The intertwining vines symbolize longevity

The intertwining vines symbolize longevity and prolongation of life

often celebrated in various poems

In the foreground

Praised for their ease of use and reliable

in which the clay is placed in a plaster mold and rotated

Yasuo Okazaki Naruko Kokeshi Doll 7 IN CATEGORY_Japanese Tea-Teapot The intertwining vines symbolize longevityThis medium sized, 7 inch Yasuo Okazaki Naruko kokeshi doll is perfect for decorating shelves, an entrance to a home, or your bedside nightstand! This doll is a traditional craft that consists of a cylindrical body, a round head, and a chrysanthemum pattern. It boasts a history dating back to the Edo period (c. 1603 1867), and has been beloved as a children's toy for more than 200 years. Naruko kokeshi dolls are originally from the Tohoku