Art: Kokeshi Doll

Kokeshi Doll

Included in Visual Arts box

• Description: Kokeshi are wooden dolls with a cylindrical bodies and rounded heads.  Lacking arms or legs, they come in various sizes and designs, and are often sold in souvenir shops. Originally a girl’s toy, they are now collected as popular ornamental figures by adults.

• Links
  • About Japanese Dolls
  • About Kokeshi Dolls

• 360 view

• Lesson Plans (All are in PDF format)
  • Art of Japan – NCTA Ohio

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