{"title":"Aoki Ryoka 青木蓼華 (°1930-)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAoki Ryoka is regarded as one of the pioneering female artists within the world of creative kokeshi. Born under the name Toshiko, she later adopts the artist name “Ryoka” as a tribute to her teacher, the Japanese painter Ryoshu Nozawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eShe is born in 1930, in 1958, she begins creating kokeshi dolls at a time when the craft is traditionally dominated by male artisans. Through her artistic vision and determination, Aoki helps pave the way for future generations of female kokeshi artists in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eHer works are known for their traditional Japanese themes and seasonal motifs. Throughout her career, her kokeshi receive widespread recognition both artistically and culturally. In 1975 and 1983, several of her dolls are added to the collection of the Japanese Crown Prince and Princess, confirming her status as an important figure within modern kokeshi art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"text-indent: 18.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAvailable Kokeshi Art by Aoki Ryoka:\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aoki-ryoka-青木蓼華-1931-38-cm","title":"Rangiku (Rangiku) 乱菊 by Aoki Ryoka 青木蓼華 (1931-) | 38 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kokeshi by Aoki Ryōka features a tall, tapering form with a rounded head and carved bob hairstyle. The body is decorated with stylized Ranguki motifs (a type of chrysanthemum) in contrasting golden tones over a dark stained ground, highlighting the natural grain of the wood. The minimalist facial features and balanced proportions reflect the artist’s distinctive interpretation of the traditional kokeshi form. Retains its original signed storage box and accompanying documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height: 38 cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 9,1 cm\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 2792 g.\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54048465944913,"sku":"J96-27","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF9137.jpg?v=1781271343"},{"product_id":"rangiku-rangiku-乱菊-by-aoki-ryoka-青木蓼華-1931-20-cm","title":"Kokeshi Art by Aoki Ryoka 青木蓼華 (1931-) | 20 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kokeshi by Aoki Ryoka features a richly textured body with rounded, overlapping forms and subtle gold detailing against deep brown wood. Her warm orange-red collar contrasts with the darker tones of her robe, while the carefully sculpted hair and serene, understated expression give the figure a strong, distinctive presence. The combination of carved texture, restrained colours and intricate surface decoration highlights the artist’s approach to form and material, demonstrating how traditional wooden kokeshi can become expressive works of art. This kokeshi is dated Showa 62 which corresponds to 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height: 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 11,2 cm\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 1505 g.\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55238959202641,"sku":"G36-6","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF7578_44045094-6c16-4dcd-b714-5a52bbfdff46.jpg?v=1793640884"}],"url":"https:\/\/kokeshigallery.com\/collections\/aoki-ryoka-1930.oembed","provider":"Kokeshi Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}