Tokyo Kokeshi Hachioji Okura Mokkosho Kunihiro Okura This is a cute kokeshi doll, and I have carefully stored it wrapped in cloth at home. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous about it being a home-stored item. It is a very lovely girl kokeshi doll. There is a signature of Kunihiro Okura on the bottom. This kokeshi doll is made by a craftsman in Hachioji, Tokyo, from a single piece of wood. It is handmade and carefully painted. It is very popular overseas and is said to sell out quickly. Material: Wood Design: Floral Size: Approximately 11cm in total length There is no box. Okura Mokkosho in Hachioji, Tokyo. It is made by the 5th generation, Kunihiro Okura. Tokyo Kokeshi dolls are carved from a single small piece of wood for the head and body. This is a technique that can only be achieved by skilled craftsmen. The round shape of both the head and body is a characteristic feature. It has a cute form that doesn't feel out of place when placed as an interior decoration. The different shapes for boys and girls are also attractive. What immediately catches the eye is the necklace around the kokeshi's neck. Called the Happiness Ring, it is one of the unique features of the Tokyo Kokeshi. In fact, this Happiness Ring is also made at the same time from a single piece of wood when carving the kokeshi. The face of the Tokyo Kokeshi has a smiling expression. The gentle smile is painted by the wife. The seasonal flowers painted on the body, which adorn the Tokyo Kokeshi, are also painted by the wife. Tokyo Kokeshi dolls are not mass-produced in factories. Each one is hand-carved by the husband and carefully painted by the wife. There is no other one like it in the world. Each one is a valuable work of art.