Tracing
kokeshi design.
White wood, red, ink, and yellow — shapes that speak quietly.
Read form, pattern, and lineage to understand what you hold.
Discover the depth of kokeshi
Start with a photo, a place, or the makers — in any order.
- 01Start with a photo
Know lineage and genealogy from a photo
Photograph the doll in your hands. Find its lineage, then follow the craftsmen behind it.
- 02Explore regions
Learn each region's history and culture
Naruko, Tōgatta, Tsugaru — the stories rooted in each birthplace of kokeshi.
- 03View makers
Understand the craftsmanship
Masters, apprentices, and family lines — the people whose hands shaped the form.
A journey through twelve lineages
From Aomori to Akita, hot springs and workshops on the map — sense the places where kokeshi live.
Explore regionsUnderstand the craftsmanship
Masters, apprentices, and family lines — the people whose hands shaped the form.
Meet the craftsman