{"product_id":"hana-flower-hand-carved-sosaku-kokeshi-by-issetsu-kuribayashi","title":"Hana (Flower) Hand Carved Sōsaku Kokeshi by Issetsu Kuribayashi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant sōsaku kokeshi is the work of celebrated Japanese artist Issetsu Kuribayashi, known for his tall, refined silhouettes and exquisitely carved surface designs. Hana or 花 (Flower) showcases Kuribayashi’s signature style: flowing, hand-engraved motifs that wrap gracefully around the body, highlighted with warm natural tones, soft reds, and deep charcoal accents. The delicate rounded head and lacquered topknot provide a beautiful contrast to the richly textured form below. A poetic, sculptural piece that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist – Issetsu Kuribayashi (栗林 一雪)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1924 in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Issetsu Kuribayashi emerged in the mid-1950s as one of the formative figures of the Creative Kokeshi movement. Known for his tall, graceful forms and flowing carved motifs, he blended traditional wood-turning skill with a distinctly modern artistic sensibility. His dolls often feature serene, minimalist faces, expressive “taregami” hairstyles, and subtle lacquered accents that add depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver his career, Kuribayashi received numerous awards at major national exhibitions, and his work was showcased at the 1970 Japan International Exposition in Osaka—an honour that helped cement kokeshi as a respected contemporary craft. As President of the Yonezawa Miyuki Association and a member of the Nippon Kokeshi Artistic Handicraft Association, he played a key role in advancing the art form. Kuribayashi continued creating until his passing in 2011, leaving behind a body of work treasured for its elegance, craftsmanship, and quiet poetic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Issetsu Kuribayashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43571253313671,"sku":"KAE-DEC-KOK-002-WOO","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/2383\/2967\/files\/IMG_6263.jpg?v=1765245387","url":"https:\/\/kaeru.au\/products\/hana-flower-hand-carved-sosaku-kokeshi-by-issetsu-kuribayashi","provider":"Kaeru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}