Based on the original work by Momoko Sakura, Chibi Maruko-chan We are offering unique kokeshi dolls that closely resemble the characters "Hamaji" and "Nagasawa-kun." The creators are Haruo Sanpei and Tokuju Saito. Both are disciples of Yoshizo Iwamoto, of Nakanozawa Kokeshi (Tako-bozu). Haruo: 25 cm Tokuju: 24 cm ＜ History of Nakanozawa Kokeshi ＞ https://nakanosawa-kokeshi.jp/ ...Eventually, in 1926, he began making "kokeshi" dolls at the request of hot spring visitors as souvenirs for children. Zenkichi, who originally disliked imitating others, created new and original kokeshi dolls. The kokeshi dolls Zenkichi started making, with red circles around the eyes, became known by the nickname "Tako-bozu" (Octopus Priest). Nakanozawa kokeshi dolls were passed down to his son Yoshizo and his disciples, and are still carefully preserved to this day... The following is from Kokeshi Wiki ＜Haruo Sanpei＞ Sanpei Haruo: 1929-1987 Lineage: Tsuchiyu Teacher: Yoshizo Iwamoto Born on April 11, 1929, as the second son of Iematsu Sanpei, a farmer in Nishida-machi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Around 1971, he studied woodturning under Yoshizo Iwamoto of Nakanozawa for a year, then opened his own business in Nakanozawa, inheriting Yoshizo's kokeshi dolls and continuing to make them. It is said that he was strictly trained by Yoshizo and received the iron fist seven times for poor workmanship. He was a member of the "Tako-bozu no Kai" (Octopus Priest Association) formed in 1974. Died on December 17, 1987, at the age of 59. ＜Tokuju Saito＞ Saito Tokuju: 1926-2021 Lineage: Tsuchiyu Teachers: Senri Yamamoto / Yoshizo Iwamoto Born on January 25, 1926, as the second son of Shigeru Saito and Fujie, who ran a merchant inn and general store in Tosejima, Nishiaizu-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture. Graduated from the higher course of Onomoto Elementary School in Yama-gun in 1938. In 1941, he entered Haneda Seiki in Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and engaged in military supply work. He returned home a year later due to illness... He received guidance on Tako-bozu kokeshi dolls from Yoshizo and continued to make them thereafter. In 1979, he received an award of excellence at the Fukushima Prefecture Tourist Souvenir Competition. Tokuju's eldest son, Yoshiju, also began making kokeshi dolls around this time. Tokuju holds an important position in the Tako-bozu group in kokeshi doll making, and he also researched Yoshikichi Iwamoto in detail... Died in September 2021, at the age of 96. ※ Not sold separately ※ Shipping is planned via Takkyubin (home delivery service) ※ Please refrain from price negotiations That's all.