The Auntie Tanya kokeshi is kind of a work-in-progress. My friend has three nieces and is her generation’s keeper of the family’s cultural traditions. I modeled this in Nomad Sculpt, 3D printed in nylon resin and, painted by hand (obviously … I need some more practice). I made a tiny azuma bukro out of retired kimono pieces and silk to wrap them. The dolls are about 75mm tall. Bottle cap for scale.

Two small kokeshi (a traditional style of Japanese doll), painted by hand. One has a bright green kimono, the other is blue. Simple facial features. Long brown hair. They are each holding a No Face mask from the animated film Spirited Away.
Auntie Tanya Kokeshi (Blue)
Two small kokeshi (a traditional style of Japanese doll), painted by hand. One has a bright green kimono, the other is blue. Simple facial features. Long brown hair. They are each holding a No Face mask from the animated film Spirited Away.
Auntie Tanya Kokeshi (Green)
Back view of the kokeshi showing a bicycle gear in place of the traditional mon (family crest). The green kimono has a metallic gold gear. The blue kimono has a metallic silver gear.
Auntie Tanya Kokeshi (Back)
Two small kokeshi (a traditional style of Japanese doll), painted by hand. One has a bright green kimono, the other is blue. Simple facial features. Long brown hair. They are each holding a No Face mask from the animated film Spirited Away. Bottle cap for scale.
Auntie Tanya Kokeshi (Bottle Cap for Scale)
A tiny traditional bag that ties shut, made from a bit of silk kimono fabric with a white base printed with red lines, green swirls and little bits of pink and blue, lined with solid yellow silk.
Tiny Azuma Bukuro

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