Kokeshi Ningyō: Revision history

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5 January 2026

  • curprev 12:1312:13, 5 January 2026 CompUser talk contribs 3,434 bytes +3,434 Created page with "==Definition and Scope== Kokeshi Ningyō are Japanese folk dolls characterized by simplified human form, cylindrical bodies, and stylized heads. Within the context of dollmaking, Kokeshi Ningyō constitute a distinct craft tradition centered on representational minimalism and regional folk aesthetics. While produced primarily from wood, the craft is defined by its iconographic stability and cultural function rather than by material alone. Kokeshi Ningyō are not portrai..."