Kokeshi Doll Pincushion
A Cute Kokeshi for Your Needlework
Story
A charming pincushion made with traditional techniques from northern Japan. In snowy Tsugaru, woodworkers started carving small dolls called kokeshi as souvenirs for tourists to the region's famous hot springs.
Kuroishi city of Aomori, the birthplace of Tsugaru Kokeshi, recently founded the Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum to immortalize the region's wood crafts as well as to spur innovation and development on existing themes. We collaborated with the museum to produce this modern, functional twist on the traditional kokeshi doll.
We adopted the traditional sleek shape and bobbed hair of the kokeshi, interpreted in Cohana's signature colors: yellow, pink, green and blue.
Each doll opens to reveal a hidden pincushion and comes with three quality needles from Meboso Hachirobei Shoten.
The doll's base is magnetic to easily pick up fallen pins and needles.
▼Wool pincushion. Helps prevent needles from rusting.
Producing Regions
Aomiri, Ishikawa
Producers
Kokeshi Doll | Kokeshi Doll Studio tsuN'agaru / Aomori
Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture is the birthplace of Tsugaru Kokeshi dolls. They contribute to the development of Tsugaru kokeshi by exhibiting and selling kokeshi dolls, giving production demonstrations, and holding events. They also contribute to establishing ties with traditional kokeshi doll makers and artists not only from Tsugaru but also from all over Japan, and are also working to develop Kokeshi dolls into new works of art.
Needles | Meboso Hachirobei Shoten / Ishikawa
Meboso Hachirobei Shoten was founded in 1575. Hachirobei I created the Meboso needles we know today by applying his own unique twist to the Kyoto lineage technology. The company has been manufacturing and selling needles for more than 440 years and continues to preserve the tradition.
Product Size
All measurements are for reference only. Actual dimensions may vary slightly.
| Kokeshi Doll | Height：90mm Diameter：30mm |
| Needles | 3 pcs Length：36.4mm Thickness：0.71mm |
Package Size
| Width | 47mm |
| Height | 108mm |
| Depth | 49mm |
Materials
Body: wood (Mizuki), wool, silicone rubber, neodymium magnet
Handling Precautions
Intended Use
• This product is intended for storing and organizing sewing pins and needles only. Do not use this product or the included sewing needles for any purpose other than their intended use.
Natural Wood & Kokeshi Doll Characteristics
• Due to the use of natural wood, variations in color and grain may occur.
• Because wood naturally responds to changes in humidity, slight expansion and contraction may occur, which may affect the ease of opening and closing the joints.
• Each kokeshi doll is hand-painted, so slight variations in facial expressions may occur.
• The surface has a protective coating. Wiping with a wet cloth or scrubbing may damage this coating. Clean with a dry cloth only.
Magnet
• This product contains a built-in magnet. Keep it away from computers, smartphones, credit cards, and other electronic or magnetic devices.
Needle Handling & Safety
• The needle tips are sharp. Handle with care.
• Wipe off moisture, sweat, and oils after use to help prevent discoloration and rust.
• Take care not to insert the needles too deeply into the pincushion.
• Keep out of reach of infants and young children.
