Exhibition
KOKESHI, from Tohoku with Love
19 Jul 2018 – 31 Jul 2018
Regular hours
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 19:00
Cost of entry
FREE
Address
- 70-72 Old St
- London
England - EC1V 9AN
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Old Street
- Old Street
Kokeshi are traditional wooden dolls that are predominantly made in rural hotspring villages in the Tohoku region. Originally a children’s toy made by farmers, these simple and charming folktoys have captured the hearts of collectors around the world.
About
KOKESHI, FROM TOHOKU WITH LOVE
19th - 31st JULY
Pop-up shop, talk and exhibition by Manami Okazaki, the author of Kokeshi, from Tohoku with Love.
PRIVATE VIEW: Thursday 19th July, 18:00-20:00
Please rsvp: https://bit.ly/2H7747I
More than 100 kokeshi will be available, from traditional, orthodox types to kawaii, modern varieties. A rare opportunity to purchase new kokeshi by master artisans in the Tohoku region.
Meet the author:
Sway Gallery (in store) 19th and 28th July all day.
Looking forward to seeing you here!
FREE ENTRY
