Sugawara Kunimi 'Nemari' Kokeshi Pair ukai chawan In 2019 Kimura passed away

In 2019 Kimura passed away and his eldest son has taken over the family business

The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom of each piece

and mainly produces wares with beautifully detailed seasonal motifs

He is best known for his beautifully painted Ninsei inspired pieces

The bird and leaves are decorated with greenish coloured celadon glaze

Sugawara Kunimi 'Nemari' Kokeshi Pair ukai chawan In 2019 Kimura passed away*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of vintage nemari sitting dolls made around 20 30 years ago by Sugawara Kunimi. They are made of dogwood and depict two children sitting seiza style. Seiza refers to a formal style that involves sitting with your legs folded and back straight. This pair is made according to the Naruko tradition in Miyagi. The