Vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll Bookends 22-2
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A rare set of Kokeshi Doll bookends - the first we've come across! Hand turned and hand-painted featuring beautiful colour and pattern detail. These bookends would look stunning styled in an eclectic home.
Styling Tips
Vintage Kokeshi dolls are highly collectable and great pieces to add to your vintage/eclectic interiors. They look stunning practically anywhere in the home - either as single pieces or displayed in a cluster. They also create a real talking point - especially when you read more about the history/story behind Kokeshi dolls (more info below).
Condition
In original condition - may have imperfections, to be expected for their age.
Dimensions:
Height: 10cm
Width: 7cm
Length: 11cm
Kokeshi Dolls
Kokeshi dolls were said to be guardians of children and keepers of their souls, watching over the children as they grew up. There are varying stories relating to their origin and purpose - some say they were given by talisman to ensure the healthy birth of a new child, others say they were given out to school children as reward dolls by teachers. However, others say they were given to mark the death of a child due to illness, miscarriage or famine - and that the soul of the child remains in the doll. We are not sure which we believe, but one thing we do know, is we love them and we've kept two for ourselves!
*Postage to Mainland UK: £5.95 via signed for delivery service (or delivered free of charge with any large furniture item that requires courier delivery).
