I received this as a gift, so I don't know the details, but when you turn the bottom, there's a cylindrical piece of paper inside. It seems to be used as a stylish gift, where you write a message on the paper and send it as a letter. The blue wire ribbon and string can likely be removed. It would also be nice to display it as a kokeshi doll. Wooden kokeshi doll with a floral design, with a tag, perfect for a collection. - Type: Kokeshi - Material: Wood - Design: Floral - Accessories: With tag Japan Traditional Souvenir Folk Craft Thank you for viewing.