Japanese Kokeshi Doll is a piece of digital artwork by John Wills which was uploaded on December 11th, 2014.
Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Hello here I have depicted a Japanese Kokeshi Doll in a peaceful setting with a blossoming cherry tree and rising sun. Simple lines and warm, soft... more
by John Wills
Title
Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Artist
John Wills
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting
Description
Hello here I have depicted a Japanese Kokeshi Doll in a peaceful setting with a blossoming cherry tree and rising sun. Simple lines and warm, soft tones create a sense of harmony and peace. The Japanese characters translate to "Sprit of Japan"
Kokeshi were first produced by kijishi, artisans proficient with a potter's wheel, at the Shinchi Shuraku, near the Togatta Onsen in Zao from where kokeshi making techniques spread to other spa areas in the Tohoku Region. It is said that these dolls were originally made during the middle of the Edo period (1600C1868) to be sold to people who were visiting the hot springs in the north-east of the country.
Uploaded
December 11th, 2014
Comments (15)
Denise Fulmer
Congratulations on your Second Place win in the Dolls Contest, John! This would be so adorable in any little girl's room! In fact my inner child is tugging on my sleeve....;-) Beautiful work! F/L/t
Ian Gledhill
Congratulations: your beautiful Japanese Kokeshi doll,is being featured in the 'Awesome Asia' group..John..:)
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