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 Hickerson Art VOODOO DOLL Gris-gris SKULL NECKLACE Prim US $12.85 
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 Easter Rabbit OOAK Primitive Old world handmade cloth art blue doll US $14.99
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 Ballerina Doll OOAK Primitive Old world handmade cloth need felted art recycled US $24.99
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 Clown Mime Pierrot Doll OOAK Primitive Old world handmade cloth art recycled US $24.99
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 Easter Rabbit OOAK Primitive Old world handmade cloth painted art collector doll US $16.99
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 PRiMiTiVE FoLk ArT IriSH SHAmroCK DoLL ORNiE ~AHQU2~C&PLG~OOAK~SaiNT PAttY'S~ US $26.00
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 pRiMiTiVe EaRLy sTyLe RaGGedy aNNie Cloth Folk Art Doll & Teddy Bear ~OOAK US $39.99
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 Victorian Vintage Litho Print on Cloth Baby Doll~ Emily ~OOAK Primitive Folk art US $39.99
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 Prim Folk Art Bunny Rabbit doll ornament with dress, apron & pockets OOAK US $20.00
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 PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY ANNIE ANN FOLK ART DOLL Chicken Little Annie ~HAFAIR~ US $24.95
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 PRiMiTiVE FoLk ArT SPriNg DoLL ORNiE ~AHQU2~C&PLG~OOAK~ US $13.99
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 Easter Rabbit OOAK Primitive Old world handmade cloth art collector doll US $16.99
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 CAROLYN'S CHARMING ART DOLLS: ---ANNIE WITH BEARBASKET --- ACEO US $3.99
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 CAROLYN'S CHARMING ART DOLLS: ---ANNIE- BUNNY TULIPS --- ACEO US $3.99
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 Primitive Pattern Country folk art dolls three sizes one pattern LOOK ! # 1138 US $3.99
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 PRIM LITTLE FOLK ART DOLL DRESSED IN VINTAGE CLOTHING US $18.95
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 PRIMITIVE EASTER BUNNY DOLL FOLK ART RABBIT DOLL OLD LINENS -BUNNY BUDDY- BUTTON US $73.00
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 Primitive Folk Art Easter Bunny Doll & Egg Antique NEPG US $34.95
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 MASKED MARDI GRAS CAT OOAK Art Doll Handmade Polymer Clay Sculpture Folk Beaded US $9.99
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 MINIATURE Clay OOAK Primitive DOLL Folk Art Whimsical Rooster Chicken Bantam US $20.50
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 PRIMitive Folk Art ST. PATRICK'S DAY IRISH Bunny Rabbit Ornie OOAK Lucky Doll US $9.95
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 Primitive Doll Pattern Folk Art Rabbit Extreme Prim US $6.50
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 Prim Folk Art grey TABBY cat kitten doll ornament EASTER pockets OOAK US $20.00
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 *~*Primitive folk art Doll *Raggedy Maggie Ann *~* US $12.00
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 pRiMiTiVe FoLk ArT rAbBiT / eAsTeR bUnNy (with carrot) DoLl US $56.98
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 Primitive Folk Art Mr. Bunny Rabbit Doll -Sharp Dressed Man -Polymer OOAK 26" US $120.00
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 CAROLYN'S CHARMING ART DOLLS: ---ANNIE AND HER FUNKIE--- ACEO US $3.99
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 PATTERN PRIMITIVE FOLK ART DOLL US $8.00
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 Primitive Black Folk Art Grungy Doll/Bunny PATTERN #142 US $11.00
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 PRiMiTiVE FoLk ArT EAster RaBBit DoLL ~AHQU2~C&PLG~OOAK~ US $25.99
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 PRIMITIVE RAGGEDY FOLK ART BLACK MAMMY PEAR/CROW DOLL WITH ORNIE US $22.45
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 Primitive Pattern Lacy a country folk art cat doll #1261 US $3.99
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 New OOAK FOLK ART Spring Bunny Rabbit Doll 17" US $24.00
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 "Ginny & Lil' Edgar" Gothic Doll, inspired by Poe, OOAK Primitive Folk Art US $50.00
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 FOLK ART GRUNGY BUNNY DOLL 18" TALL US $24.00
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 Prim Folk Art black & white Bunny Rabbit doll/ornament apron & pockets OOAK US $20.00
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 FOLK ART GRUNGY PRIMITIVE BLACK ANNIE STYLE DOLL 20" TALL US $21.00
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 FOLK ART PRIMITIVE STYLE MAMMY DOLL AND SPOTTED PUPPY 30" TALL US $39.00
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 FOLK ART GRUNGY BABY JOSIAH DOLL 18" TALL US $18.00
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 FOLK ART GRUNGY PRIMITIVE STYLE BLACK DOLL 23" TALL US $22.00
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 FOLK ART PRIMITIVE STYLE BLACK FARM DOLL 28" TALL US $32.00
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 FOLK ART STYLE 24" ANNIE DOLL, RED HEART SWEET ANNIE US $21.00
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 Primitive Folk Art Spring Easter Birthday Doll A Little Darling! US $39.95
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 Primitive Folk Art Bunny Rabbit Doll Spring Easter By Maddys Treasures US $39.95
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 PriMiTiVe *HOME SWEET HOME*TEA STAINED BUNNY RABBIT*FoLk ArT DoLL w/ornie US $19.95
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 *~*Raggedy Hollie Ann Primitive Folk Art Easter Doll *~* US $29.99
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Prim PuRpLe LadyBug Raggedy Ann Folk Art Cloth DOLL US $9.00
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 ~SALE~ JKW Prim Valentine Raggedy Ann Folk Art Cloth DOLL Hugs & Hershey KISSes US $7.00
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 ~SALE~ JKW Prim Lots of Love Hearts Raggedy Ann Folk Art PINK Cloth DOLL US $9.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Primitive LadyBug Raggedy Ann Folk Art Cloth DOLL US $9.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Prim January Raggedy Ann Annie Folk Art Cloth DOLL Colorful US $11.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Easter Prim Raggedy Ann Folk Art Cloth DOLL +Ornies US $11.00
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 ~~SALE~~JKW Primitive Blue STAR Raggedy Annie Folk Art DOLL Carousel Horse Dress US $11.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Prim PINK Raggedy Ann Folk Art Cloth DOLL w/ Valentine Heart Pillow US $11.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Lucky TATTOO Primitive Annie Folk Art Cloth DOLL US $11.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Primitive Fairy Kissed Raggedy Annie Folk Art DOLL US $11.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Prim Purple Halloween Gothic WiTcH Folk Art DOLL US $11.00
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 JKW Prim Halloween Gothic WiTcH Folk Art DOLL US $14.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Prim Halloween Gothic WiTcH Folk Art DOLL US $11.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Prim Black Purple Halloween Gothic WiTcH Folk Art DOLL US $11.00
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 JKW Raggedy Ann Halloween Skull Gothic WiTcH Folk Art DOLL US $14.00
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 ~~SALE~~ JKW Green Raggedy Ann Gothic WiTcH Halloween Folk Art DOLL US $11.00
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 Ja Joue Folk Art Dolls US $14.00
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 La Joue Art Doll US $14.99
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 La Joue- Art Doll US $14.99
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 PRIMitive ST. PATRICK'S DAY IRISH Leprechaun Bunny Rabbit Ornie Folk Art Doll US $12.95
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 Primitive Folk Art Doll : Nellie and JoJo a doll set US $45.00
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 Folk art OOAK Rabbit doll vintage look papier mache / Joanna Bolton US $9.00
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 Primitive Folk Art Doll: Irish Blessings Angel US $45.00
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 PATTERN PRIMITIVE FOLK ART DOLL w 4 free hang tags US $9.00
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 Primitive Folk Art Pattern Angeline A Beautiful Cat Doll US $12.00
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 BABY BECKETT BUNNY EASTER ORNIE RABBIT ARTIST CLAY doll bear 10" PRIM Folk ART US $18.00
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 primitive~folk art~raggedy ann doll~***~Bloom~****~ US $26.49
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 CAROLYN'S CHARMING ART DOLLS: ---ANNIE - DAISY--- ACEO US $3.99
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 Primitive Folk Art pumpkin head doll contemporary cloth clay sculpture ooak US $60.00
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 CAROLYN'S CHARMING ART DOLLS: ---ANNIE - BUNNYFACE--- ACEO US $3.99
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 PRIMITIVE BUNNY RABBIT DOLL FOLK ART RABBIT TABLE CLOTH DRESS RHINESTONE BUTTO US $25.49
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 PriMiTiVe*SHABBY COTTAGE CHIC PINK ROSES*PINK HAIR*RAGGEDY ANN FoLk ArT DoLL US $41.00
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 PRiMiTiVe OLD BLaCK EASTER BUNNY RABBIT DoLL DooR GReeTeR SiTTeR CaRRoT FoLK ART US $8.00
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 OOAK PFATT PRIMITIVE FOLK ART BUNNY RABBIT FROZEN CHARLOTTE ART DOLL EHAG US $75.99
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 Primitive Folk Art Doll- Chocolate Cupcake CATHY US $48.00
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 Primitive Folk Art Angel Doll- GOOSE GIRL US $48.00
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 Primitive Folk Art Angel Doll- BAA BAA WHITE SHEEP US $48.00
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 LARGE pRiMiTiVe bLaCk FoLk ArT "signed' DoLl with BuNnY rAbBiT US $89.98
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History of Kokeshi Wooden Dolls from Japan
One school of thought believes that Kokeshi dolls have their origins in the practice of spiritualist religion. Wooden dolls were thought to contain the spiritual essence of the dead and were often made for honorary remembrance.
The modern history of Japanese Kokeshi dolls began in the latter part of the Edo Era (1603-1867). Originating in the Tohiku region of northern Japan, famous for it's hot springs and rejuvenating spa waters, Kokeshi Dolls acted as an important source of extra income for local artisans known as Kijiya (which means woodworker in Japanese), who specialised in wood work and the production of household utensils such as trays and wooden bowls. In severe winters these Kijiya craftsmen began making "Kokeshi Dolls" to sell as souvenirs to visitors who frequented the local hot springs. The dolls acted not only as souvenirs but also as massage tools used by the bathers to tap their shoulders whilst enjoying the warming benefits of the hot springs.
The Kokeshi dolls were very simple in design, originally made on hand-powered lathes. Traditional Kokeshi dolls had common characteristics that consisted of a basic cylindrical limbless body and a round head. Though the first dolls might have been unpainted, today most Kokeshi are painted in bright floral designs, kimonos, and other traditional patterns. Colors used were red, yellow and purple. As all the dolls are hand painted, no two faces are alike. This is perhaps the greatest charm of the Kokeshi. Some dolls are whimsical, happy and smiling, while others are serious.
Soon their popularity spread throughout Japan and they became favoured as wooden toys for those unable to afford porcelain dolls. In addition the simple rounded shapes of the dolls lent themselves as early teething rings for young babies.
Kokeshi dolls traditionally represented young girls and they quickly became popular for their depiction of feminine beauty. In addition their simple charm and association with childhood meant that they were often given as gifts when a child was born, as birthday presents or as symbols of remembrance when a child died. In addition Kokeshi Japanese Wooden Dolls were popular with the children of farmers as it was widely thought that they would promise a good harvest, as it was believed that it would create a positive impression on the gods if children played with the dolls.
The woods used for Kokeshi vary. Cherry is distinguished by its darkness. Mizuko or dogwood is softer and used extensively. Itaya-kaede, a Japanese maple is also used. The wood is left outdoors to season for one to five years before it can be used to make a doll. Today, Kokeshi is recognized as one of the traditional folk arts of Japan.
Despite their common features two schools of design exist, Traditional Kokeshi and Creative Kokeshi.
Traditional Kokeshi are for the main part still only produced in the six prefectures of the Tohoku region. The twelve schools of design here all exhibit distinctive features that allow experts to tell exactly where they have been produced and often by whom.
Creative Kokeshi do not follow the traditional designs originating from the Tohoku region and instead have an unstructured inspiration which is completely free in terms of shape and painting, the only traditional constraint being their manufacture by means of the lathe. Unlike traditional kokeshi, they do not display any of their distinctive local colour nor the techniques that had been passed down through the generations. They simply represent the creative thought and ability of the craftsman.
Traditional and Creative crafted dolls have become a cause for celebration in Tohoku and across Japan. Every year, in early September, people gather in Naruko Onsen where craftsmen from across the nation gather to honor Kokeshi in a competition where the number one prize is an award from the Prime Minister.
There are many different styles of Kokeshi, but there is one philosophy that all Kokeshi dolls share, and that is the pursuit of beauty and artistry through simplicity. This philosophy is extolled at the website: http://www.dollsofjapan.co.uk
Ivor Conway has traveled extensively throughout Japan and was charmed by the Japanese art form of Kokeshi. The website, [http://www.dollsofjapan.co.uk], is a global resource intended to further knowledge of these simple but elegant works of art.
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