Culture Entertainment’s website T Fan Site has begun preorders for the Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha handmade kokeshi dolls to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Naruto anime. The dolls are designed to resemble both characters from the show and come dressed in Naruto and Sasuke’s respective outfits. Kokeshi dolls originated as children’s toys and have now become an example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The Naruto and Sasuke kokeshi dolls are designed by Usaburo no Mago Kokeshi, a kokeshi doll workshop based in Gunma Prefecture.
Standing at approximately 75mm tall, the kokeshi dolls are priced at 4,620 yen (approximately $34.53 USD) and ship in October 2022. Interested parties can visit T Fan Site for more information.
Anime-Inspired Handmade Dolls
Culture Entertainment Reveals Two Naruto and Sasuke Kokeshi Dolls
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