Unique Collectible Japanese Dolls, Geisha Dolls, Doll, Home Decoration Accents

We carry a wide selection of Japanese dolls and Geisha Dolls.

Dolls have been manufactured since the early days of Japanese culture. Today, there exist various types of Japanese dolls. The following is a description of a few of the most famous traditional dolls:

Kokeshi dolls are very simply shaped, wooden dolls from Northern Honshu (Tohoku region). In the Tokugawa era kokeshi dolls were souvenirs given to the tourists of hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region. Most dolls have neither arms nor legs, but a large head and a cylindrical body. The dolls represent little girls.

Hakata dolls are clay dolls manufactured in Fukuoka prefecture in Kyushu. They are worked out very detailed and painted beautifully.

Festival dolls: Hina dolls are displayed on the girl's festival (also doll's festival) whereas Samurai dolls are displayed in houses during the boy's festival. They symbolize strength.

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