{"title":"Toshie Kurasawa 倉澤敏恵 (1935-2011)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshie Kurasawa (1935–2011) was a renowned Japanese\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003esōsaku kokeshi\u003cspan\u003e artist known for blending painterly finesse with traditional kokeshi-making. Originally trained as an oil painter, Kurasawa brought a refined artistic sensibility to her wooden dolls, turning each piece into a small, expressive work of art. Her signature motifs included intricate hair ornaments (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"392\"\u003emizuhiki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), delicate floral patterns, and natural landscapes. These reflect her deep connection to the rural beauty of her native Nagano. Embracing the freedom of the \u003c\/span\u003esōsaku\u003cspan\u003e movement, she moved beyond the constraints of regional kokeshi traditions, earning numerous awards throughout the 1980s and ’90s, including the prestigious Minister of Education Award in 1994. Kurasawa’s work is celebrated for its meticulous detail, subtle elegance, and fusion of folk craft with fine art, securing her place as a major figure in the evolution of modern kokeshi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kokeshi-art-by-kurasawa-toshie-倉澤敏恵-1935-2011-48-5-cm","title":"Kokeshi Art by Toshie Kurasawa 倉澤敏恵 (1935-2011) | 48,5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kokeshi by Kurasawa Toshie (倉澤敏恵) features an elegant, elongated form decorated with delicate white blossoms and slender blue-green leaves against a soft celadon background. The warm, natural wood of her rounded head contrasts beautifully with the cool tones of her floral robe, while fine floral details in her hair and her serene expression add to the refined design. The repeating blossoms create a graceful sense of movement along the figure, bringing together traditional Japanese floral motifs and a clean, contemporary sense of form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Height: 48,5 cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 11,4 cm\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 2323 g.\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\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. This kokeshi has some light wear and  stains. She also has a dent in her nose and there is some old glue visible in her neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55285924102481,"sku":"K28-3","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF1450.jpg?v=1791885082"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-art-by-kurasawa-toshie-倉澤敏恵-1935-2011-34-5-cm","title":"Sunlight Filtering Through The Leaves Of Trees (Komore) 木漏れ by Toshie Kurasawa 倉澤敏恵 (1935-2011) | 34,5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kokeshi, Komore (木漏れ) by Kurasawa Toshie (倉澤敏恵), evokes the subtle beauty of sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees. Her warm wooden form is adorned with a dense pattern of delicate blossoms and slender leaves, set against a dark brown background that contrasts with the natural tones of the wood. Fine floral details also frame her face, while golden and white bands accentuate the shape of her body. The interplay of light colours and intricate foliage brings depth to the design, recalling the shifting patterns of light and shadow beneath a leafy canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Height: 34,5 cm\u003cbr\u003e Diameter foot: 14,8 cm\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 3220 g.\u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\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. This kokeshi has some wear and some paint is missing mainly from the ribbon on her head and white band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55286002745681,"sku":"K28-2","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF1476.jpg?v=1791885869"}],"url":"https:\/\/kokeshigallery.com\/collections\/toshie-kurasawa-%e5%80%89%e6%be%a4%e6%95%8f%e6%81%b5-1935-2011.oembed","provider":"Kokeshi Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}