Emi Kawamura made a brief appearance on Asamitsu on January 23rd, featuring a Kokeshium made with Iwaki kokeshi dolls.

On the January 23rd broadcast of NHK's "Asaichi Aichi," Emiko Kawamura incorporated Iwaki Kokeshium into her design rough for the original rug making scene. It's wonderful news that "Kokeshium," a motif of the traditional Tohoku craft of Kokeshi dolls, was featured on TV.
Along with the joy of this news, we'd like to briefly introduce how to enjoy Kokeshium.

Scene featured on Asaichi

Emiko Kawamura incorporated Kokeshium as a design idea for her original rug making (tufting). Emiko Kawamura's love for Kokeshi dolls is very well-known, and that love resulted in a rug design with a warm feeling.
It seems Kokeshium is also happy to have been featured on TV! You can catch the rerun on NHK+ until January 30th, so be sure to check it out.

Seeing Kokeshium on TV

Iwaki Kokeshium. Besides its cuteness, you can also feel the warmth unique to handmade items and the passion for traditional crafts.
Combined with the softness of tufting, it was an experience that showed a new way to enjoy and brighten up daily life.

A brief introduction to Kokeshium

Kokeshium is a new traditional craft combining "Kokeshi" + "Herbarium," featuring original arrangements to traditional Kokeshi dolls, and is characterized by the healing it brings just by looking at it.

• Design Features

  • Cute expressions combined with a herbarium
  • Compact size that's easy to display even in small spaces

• How to display

  • In small spaces such as entryways, by windows, or on tables
  • You can change the decorations seasonally, like a doll

How to Purchase

• Available for purchase at the online shop.
• https://youkaen-store.com/collections/kokeshi

How to Enjoy

1. Display as a room accent
   Their small size won't clutter your interior. Displaying several together enhances their cuteness.
2. Perfect for gifts
   Due to their handmade feel and retro atmosphere, they are recommended as gifts for those who appreciate crafts.
3. Arrange according to season or event
   Adding flowering branches or changing decorations for each event doubles the enjoyment.