Two pretty kokeshis with the traditional sugegasa pointed hat used for working in the fields and protecting from the sun and rain.
One a little pink, the other a little blue, both decorated with Japanese characters and hand-painted mountain and lake landscapes. Head slightly nodding.

Height 9.5 cm.

In the book decor by Delphine Roux and Pascale Moteki "The Maple Wood Friend" Hongfei editions.
These dolls filled with poetry and nature were originally made for children and then offered as a sign of love or friendship, also brought back by the Japanese as a souvenir and small gift from the various thermal regions. In the past, they could also symbolize the wish for a healthy child. These are artisanal creations which, with the paintings and haikus that adorn them, are an evocation of the beauty of the landscapes and the fascinating culture of the archipelago. This type of Kokeshi is no longer made in Japan today.