Friday, June 29, 2012

A few days ago I got these nice cute set of Kokeshi dolls labels...I realy like them! Together with them I got this odd Japanese double label that I realy don't know it's meaning

Kokeshi dolls


Kokeshi (こけし kokeshi?), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.  Read more...
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This label is made of a very special paper

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