Kokeshi Dolls Collection

Thu, September 23, 2010, by
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese dolls, originally created in Northern Japan, made from various woods, with a simple body and a large head, without arms or legs.
Initially there were 11 types of "traditional" kokeshi, but after the second World War, a trend of creative kokeshi appeared, a style giving artists complete freedom regarding shapes and colors.

I photographed this kokeshi collection at Tokyo Big Sight, at the Antique Jamboree:

Kokeshi Dolls, Antique Jamboree, Tokyo Big Sight
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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