Kokeshi, are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade and tend to be made from wood.
Several things inspired me to make my Kokeshi doll.
The three at the back are three out of five dolls I own which has been designed by Joanna Zhou. Under her YouTube/Brand Name Maqaroon she makes craft tutorials my favorites being needle felting video's.
In my mind I must have put two and two together and thought hey maybe I should try and needle felt a Kokeshi doll. I didn't use any tutorials to aid in the creation of my Kokeshi doll.
I used this picture as reference for the size, shape, hair and details of my doll. I didn't want to use Momiji dolls as a reference because they are a pre-established brand.
This was the end result
Idea's for next time
- Animal style
- Lighter colour Kimono or Yukata
- Less traditional
- More detail (on the Kimono/Yukata)
- More hair accessories
- Unfelted elements could be added such as beads, buttons and ribbons
- Photograph outside for nicer background and lighting
Other Kokeshi images that inspire me
Useful links:
DIY wooden Kokeshi -There is plenty to chose from on etsy
Needle felting supplies I used
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