Proto Kokeshi

  • Macula

    This is a early version of my special paper toy for the Tokyo Urban Paper show. I am happy with the head. I will make the body slightly longer. I also need to add all the little details.
    Here is info on the show:
    Cafe Pause
    September 7th to the 20th
    2-14-12-1F Minami-Ikebukuro
    Toshima-ku, Tokyo
    171-0022
    Japan
  • Harold

    cool!! it look like.. the lolita hahaha? is that what you trying to potrait in this papertoys? cuz if you do!! it does look like a lolita allready hehehe...and there is not so many artist attempt to do a girlish papertoys...and u manage to do one? wanna see the outcome of this!! goodluck with the expo!!
  • Macula

    Yes Lolita is the definite plan. My first one will be a Gothic Lolita, then I will conquer the pink frilly stuff later on. :)
  • Macula

    For all of those who live in or near LA the Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles is having an excelent exhibit on Kokeshi dolls. I highly recommend checking it out. You can also buy blank Kokeshi dolls in there gift shop.
    KOKESHI: From Folk Art to Art Toy
    July 11 through October 4, 2009
    http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kokeshi/