vintage kokeshi village Many of Tokoname's potters have

Many of Tokoname's potters have been named Living National Treasures by the Japanese government

all materials are breathable and naturally yielding to feet of diverse shapes and sizes

Printed on shikishi board - a traditional Japanese art material with subtle flecking and a bevelled edge in gold - these works may be framed or propped

Also known as the pomegranate stone

An aesthetically pleasing object which quietly hopes to be treasured

vintage kokeshi village Many of Tokoname's potters haveThese plum blossom dolls by Usaburo Okamato (1917 2009), with a smattering of flowers and a hint of a red collar, are beautiful exempla of his ability to let the natural timbers shine. Each kokeshi has been thoughtfully hand selected on our travels to resonate as part of a larger collection or when displayed individually.