{"title":"DECOR","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"miyarabi","title":"Ryukyu Miyarabi Kokeshi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/ai-message-item space-y-3 break-words\" id=\"ZUjRVcfdYAS5SP9hcGb99-content-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyukyu Miyarabi Kokeshi are hand‑painted by Taiki Okinawa’s folk‑craft team, each doll created one careful stroke at a time. \u003cem\u003eMiyarabi\u003c\/em\u003e means “beautiful young woman” in Okinawan, reflected in the dolls’ bright, forward‑looking eyes. Their gentle expressions often bring a quiet joy,  the kind that makes you smile just by looking at them. Kokeshi making in Okinawa began in 1972 after reversion back to Japan and has since become a beloved local craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Miyarabi Kokeshi gained popularity during the 1975 Okinawa International Ocean Expo, and interest surged again in 2019 when a kokeshi appeared in the film \u003cem\u003eChiisana Koi no Uta\u003c\/em\u003e. Today, demand continues to grow, with many orders coming from outside Okinawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were once made from Ryukyu Matsu (pine), but because this precious wood is now reserved for rebuilding Shuri Castle, most current pieces are crafted from ego wood. Production is entirely by hand and very limited, making these dolls exceptionally rare to find outside Japan — especially in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThree Designs Available\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eYotsudake\u003c\/span\u003e — Inspired by \u003cem\u003eRyukyu Buyō\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the graceful movements of the traditional Yotsudake dance performed with bamboo clappers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eItoman Girl\u003c\/span\u003e — Based on the women of Itoman who carried bāki baskets on their heads while selling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eRyukyu Matsu Yotsudake\u003c\/span\u003e — A special variation that highlights the natural grain of Ryukyu pine, making it one of the rarest pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Φ3.5 x H12.7 cm\/\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eΦ1.38 in × H5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo learn more about Taiki Okinawa and the story behind these Miyazaki Kokeshi dolls, visit our STUDIO\/ARTIST page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taiki Okinawa","offers":[{"title":"Yotsudake","offer_id":60075349311569,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Itoman Girl","offer_id":60075349344337,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ryukyu Matsu Yotsudake","offer_id":60075349377105,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/7823\/2145\/files\/Aug15RTitems0016_ec61e81f-e6f6-4755-8e2b-4411f6368d16.jpg?v=1786918893"}],"url":"https:\/\/ryukyutreasures.com\/collections\/decor.oembed","provider":"RYUKYU TREASURES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}