Kokeshi Doll, A 400-Year-Old Japanese Art
Kokeshi Dolls originated in North-East Japan about 400 years ago as wooden toys for children, then later became famous souvenirs for visitors who came to bathe in the hot springs near their villages. Kokeshi Dolls feature a simple silhouette of a big, round head and a limbless cylindrical body. Faces, hair, and other designs are painted on.