senshukai royal pet : ostrich bird a charming kokeshi doll rendition

a charming kokeshi doll rendition such as this would have been produced as a souvenir for eager travellers and onsen visitors

Expertly made in fine 100% merino wool

set against the backdrop of one of the historic Tōkaidō road stops

originally commissioned by Yanagisawa Shinko

and an open back pocket

senshukai royal pet : ostrich bird a charming kokeshi doll renditionThese stylish wooden critters were made by Japanese kokeshi craftsmen in the late 1960s for Senshukai. The range, named Royal Pet, included more then 20 animals to collect, and were sold monthly by mail order subscription can you imagine? Originally inspired by Scandinavian design, Royal Pet figurines are now highly collectable and bring the warmth of natural timber and midcentury good looks to any shelf. in good original vintage condition head