Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Hanakanzashi (K12-4353B) Made by Yanagiyama Urushi-Kokeshi Hanakanzashi Black The Urushi-Kokeshi mixed the skil of traditional Japanese kokeshi and lacquer.Japanese lacquer has an elegant atmosphere and the delicated skiil of Makie. You will feel real Japanese traditonal handcraft. Material : Wood (Mizuki) Origin : Japan W8.3 / D8.3 / H16cm Kokeshi Dolls are major dolls in Japan which are made from wood. Their origin was in Edo era (1603A.D. - 1867A.D.) as souvenirs for the injured at hotsprings. Since then kokeshi craftn's skills to make grains and paint was so developed that kokeshis became ornamental dolls.