Miyakawa Kunio | 宮川邦夫

b.1933 Maebashi City, Gunma, Prefecture

About👤

Kunio Miyakawa is a celebrated kokeshi doll artist known for his creative and innovative kokeshi. He began creating kokeshi dolls around 1950s and is noted for winning the prestigious Prime Minister's Award twice. His kokeshi are characterized by their simple yet elegant designs, a hallmark of the traditional Japanese wooden doll art form.

Awards🏅

1980 Major Awards All Groups
1990 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Prime Ministers Award

Other📑

Sources

National Creative Kokeshi Art Exhibition in Shibukawa Art Books 1994-1998