Japanese Kokeshi, decorative doll - Sakura Flower Story (Hana monogatari Sakura)

The Japanese name for this fine Kokeshi Doll is Hanamonogatari Sakura che means Sakura Flower Story.

The Kokeshi Doll is part of a series created by the Artist Usaburo, dedicated to Flowers and which takes

the name of History of Flowers. This Kokeshi in particular it is dedicated to Cherry Blossoms. The peculiarity

of this Kokeshi series is that they are of the natural color of the wood, except for the floral decorations of

the Kimono. This doll has engraved and painted on her dress of the beautiful cherry blossoms.