This special girl is my first Custom Kokeshi Doll with hair made from Black Walnut wood. She was a gift for a special girl we know that has blessed our family very much. Her mom said she loves music, and her kitties, and she also has long, beautiful hair, so I just had to try this style of Kokeshi with the hair made from a separate piece of wood, using a contrasting natural tone.
The edges of the hair on her hair piece are turned down to only about a 16th of an inch thick! I wanted her hair as delicate at the edges as I could get it. For my first time trying this technique, I was very pleased.
Her obi has the ginkgo leaves and above her shoulder, a butterfly is flying close to her hair.
Her kitty couldn't resist the lure of the ear buds hanging from her ipod =)
She stands about. 7.5 inches tall, and with her slender build, she looks taller still.
Elegant and fun, and totally new for me, I really enjoyed making her and personalizing her...I fully intend to make more of this style. This style does take much more time, but the process is part of the art, and fun of each one. What do you think? Do you like her?
Have a great entrance to fall, and enjoy the new colors of the season =)
