Event Date(s):
October 29 - December 19, 2026
Event Location: Fullerton Museum Center
Fullerton, CA
Kokeshi are handmade wooden dolls originating from hot springs villages in the Tōhoku region of Northeastern Japan. They were handcrafted by artisans as children’s toys, and their distinctive appearances of rounded heads and limbless bodies decorated in black, red, and green ink, have made them recognizable the world over. Today, kokeshi are sought after by collectors and those who seek to preserve folk traditions, and they’ve even inspired modern creations such as Nintendo’s Miis. From a collection courtesy of Yo and Ingrid Harita, Small Wonders: The Art of Japanese Kokeshi invites viewers into the craftsmanship and whimsy of traditional Japanese folk art.
