In the Japanese city of Maebashi, a craftsman uses the painstaking gold leaf technique of kirikane to adorn kokeshi dolls - the only artisan to do so in the world. In his hands, the wooden dolls are transformed into master art pieces.
Explore the world of kokeshi dolls:
okaimono.sg/
usaburokokeshi.com/
www.surge.co.jp/
kokeshige.handcrafted.jp/
www.fujikawa-kogei.com/
NOTE: An international collaboration by TBS SPARKLE, Media Prima, Maebashi-city, and okaimono.sg. We hope you enjoy it!