KOIKKO Hand-crafted Doll Ornament - Rhinoceros Medium / 幸一光 江戸木目込人形 k8-1456 intricate and delicate crack patterns

intricate and delicate crack patterns are meticulously crafted using the 'penetration' technique

By creating these timeless pieces

This vase captures that breathtaking scene — shimmering waves

a style that covers hand-painted flowers on the surface and is outlined by gold paints

These two colours also have different textures

KOIKKO Hand-crafted Doll Ornament - Rhinoceros Medium / 幸一光 江戸木目込人形 k8-1456 intricate and delicate crack patternsWith over a hundred years of history, Koikko stands as a guardian of Japans cherished doll making traditions. Specialising in two celebrated techniquesEdo Kimekomi Ningyo (wooden dolls inlaid with cloth) and Edo Sekku Ningyo (festival dolls)Koikko continues to uphold the time honoured skills that have been passed down through generations. Each doll begins as a carefully shaped wooden form, into which fine fabrics are precisely inlaid, creating