I have grown to love Pintrest. There are so many creative ideas and I love finding new patterns on there. On my recent search for fun Amigurumi, I came across one for Kokeshi dolls.
Wiki description - 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.
Kokeshi dolls are often sold as souvenir at touristy parts of Japan. As they gained popularity in time, they are also typically given as birthday or baby gifts. More contemporary versions are made into keychains and stuffed dolls.
Growing up I had a few Kokeshi dolls but never to be played with...only to be looked at. I wanted to make some for my kids and maybe turn them into keychains. I found a crochet pattern I really liked designed by Airali Handmade. These dolls measures about 4 - 5 inches tall.
Wiki description - 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.
Kokeshi dolls are often sold as souvenir at touristy parts of Japan. As they gained popularity in time, they are also typically given as birthday or baby gifts. More contemporary versions are made into keychains and stuffed dolls.
Growing up I had a few Kokeshi dolls but never to be played with...only to be looked at. I wanted to make some for my kids and maybe turn them into keychains. I found a crochet pattern I really liked designed by Airali Handmade. These dolls measures about 4 - 5 inches tall.