I got so excited when my sister who lives in Australia told me that she was sending over a kokeshi for me that she saw in a vintage shop in Sydney. It took a while for it to arrive since I had to go all the way to PhilPost to claim it, but I have it now and it’s a great addition to my collection.
It’s stands about 4 inches but didn’t have any box nor name on it. It looks really old though. I wonder who the previous owner is! The shape is so unlike my other kokeshis since it actually has kimono sleeves sticking out of its body which the others don’t have. Also, the hair is painted on unlike the other kokeshis I have that have carved wood for hair. This means that this type of kokeshi is more traditional and thus older than the ones a friend from Japan got me. Fantastic! I have a traditional one!
I was saddened when I discovered that there are no new Kimmidolls in Rustan’s, just a few from the old collection. I do hope they restock!
