Transforming wood into Kokeshi dolls

Watch to find out how well trained and skilled artisans hand-craft this unique and purposeful doll.
Gunma prefecture, where Maebashi City is located, is home to many splendid hot-spring (onsen) villages and beautiful mountains in Japan. Kokeshi dolls have long been famous as souvenirs sold at hot-springs where people would visit to heal their bodies and there was also a lot of high-quality wood in the area. Getting Kokeshi dolls as a souvenir meant bringing a part of nature home, and is also a popular choice to pass on good wishes when gifting.
Watch the other episodes in this 3-part series of Maebashi Kokeshi Dolls:
Part 1: Turning wood into Kokeshi dolls • Transforming wood into...
Part 2: The Art of Making Maebashi Kokeshi Dolls - Kirikane • The Art of Making Maeb...
Part 3: Modern-looking Maebashi Kokeshi Dolls as evergreen keepsake gifts • Modern-looking Maebash...
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