Kokeshi dolls from Bento&co

Dolls can be  so distinct and various, as well as  from all  around the world. Look for these incredible Japanese dolls - called Kokeshi, they are absolutely different from African - American dolls,  and read this article by Maki from the Just Bento website.

A kokeshi is a traditional Japanese doll made of turned wood. They originated in the northern parts of Honshuu, the main island in Japan, but nowadays you see them sold everywhere in Japan. Japanese people love kokeshi; they’re so iconic that Nintendo took their inspiration for the Mii avatars used in Wii games from the kokeshi form.

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This Youtube video from Diginfonews is very interesting.