Kintaro Kokeshi by Usaburo’s Grandson
English Translation
In Japanese folklore, Kintaro is the childhood name of Sakata Kintoki, one of the Four Heavenly Kings serving Minamoto no Yorimitsu, and is celebrated as a heroic figure.
Kintaro’s image is highly popular in Japan, frequently appearing in paintings, toys, and theatrical performances. He is usually depicted as a boy with a bowl-cut hairstyle, bare-chested, wearing a red loincloth, and holding a large axe or wooden mallet.
The story of Kintaro is often used to inspire children to be brave, strong, and kind-hearted.
In Japanese folklore, Kintaro is the childhood name of Sakata Kintoki, one of the Four Heavenly Kings serving Minamoto no Yorimitsu, and is celebrated as a heroic figure.
Kintaro’s image is highly popular in Japan, frequently appearing in paintings, toys, and theatrical performances. He is usually depicted as a boy with a bowl-cut hairstyle, bare-chested, wearing a red loincloth, and holding a large axe or wooden mallet.
The story of Kintaro is often used to inspire children to be brave, strong, and kind-hearted.
Origin: Gunma Prefecture, Japan
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Product Description
English Translation Usaburo Kokeshi is a creative workshop established in 1955 in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Kokeshi dolls are crafted from raw wood dried by the northern wind, carved into round shapes, then polished, hand-painted, and assembled. Each finished Kokeshi requires dozens of meticulous processes, relying on the masterful skills of dedicated artisans.
Specifications
・Material: Mizuki Wood (Made in Japan)
・Size: 8 cm (Height) × 5 cm (Width)
・Origin: Gunma Prefecture, Japan
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