{"product_id":"nuruyu-kokeshi-by-sato-zenji-copy","title":"Naruko Kokeshi by Isamu Igarashi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eNaruko kokeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNarugo-kei\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tradition) is one of the distinct forms of traditional Japanese wooden dolls (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003edentō kokeshi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaruko Kokeshi's are known for their unique body and head shape. \u003c\/span\u003eThese are the popular “squeaking or crying child” dolls and are made of two pieces, with the head being attached to the body via a snap-in projection, allowing it to be turned, thus making the squeak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefecture: Miyagi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Igarashi Isamu (1935-2011)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: approx 14\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read more information on this strain of kokeshi art below!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/narugo-kei-family\"\u003ehttps:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/narugo-kei-family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis strain of Kokeshi is the oldest family of Narugo from Miyagi Prefecture, founded by Onuma Matagoro in the late Edo period. Naruko Kokeshi is known for its unique body and head shape. \u003c\/span\u003eThese are the popular “squeaking or crying child” dolls and are made of two pieces, with the head being attached to the body via a snap-in projection, allowing it to be turned, thus making the squeak. Naru is \"sound or cry,\" and ko is “child\". Thus, Narugo is a \"\u003cstrong\u003ecrying child\u003c\/strong\u003e”. It's no surprise, then, that the Naruko Kokeshi makes a crying sound when her head is turned. They originally came from Narugo Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture and originated sometime in the Edo period, when approximately 120 craftsmen were producing this style. The Naruko kokeshi has been labeled the most distinctive and sophisticated. That said, the kanji for Naruko is still commonly seen with the kojin’s signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's note – characteristics \/ painting style:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarugo dolls are defined by their cylindrical, thick, and straight-shaped bodies, narrowing slightly at the waist with a shoulder-beveled dome called a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emori agari bubun\u003c\/b\u003e. Its head is large and round with narrow (Hitofude), one-stroke eyelids, an iris (Hitoe mabuta), and a slightly arched eyebrow. The nose is known as a cat’s nose, which is small and slightly curved. Its mouth consists of two small curved red lines or a small single red lip. Bangs are set wide apart and are the definitive feature of the head, with bangs over the forehead, side hair fringes, and a red ‘\u003cb\u003etegara ’- style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eribbon. They are also very balanced and typically have paintings of chrysanthemums (\u003cb\u003eKiku\u003c\/b\u003e), iris (\u003cb\u003eAyame\u003c\/b\u003e), or peonies (\u003cb\u003eBotan\u003c\/b\u003e), and are occasionally painted black. Though these plain dolls are not as decorative as others of the Traditional school, their unique, flowing forms are stronger visually because of their inherent elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/files\/Screen_Shot_2025-04-17_at_8.41.15_AM_76b9278a-ff10-40df-b123-8a847b375bb4.jpg?v=1744904833\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WANDERSTATE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51002150224011,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9210\/0491\/files\/IMG_6046.heic?v=1793417253","url":"https:\/\/wanderstatemercantile.com\/en-ca\/products\/nuruyu-kokeshi-by-sato-zenji-copy","provider":"WANDERSTATE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}