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Tokumaru Etsuko profile


Born in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

She has been good at art since childhood and is familiar with calligraphy, painting and woodworking. After that, he appreciates various works of art and encounters Sousaku Kokeshi. Among them, she was impressed with the work of Fumiko Ikari and was initiated into her. While inheriting the style of her teacher, she continues to create works with a unique sense of the world, and is attracting attention from overseas.

 

1999 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Encouragement Award

2001 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Crafts Association Award

2003 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Tokyo Shimbun Award

2004 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Nihon Kokeshi Crafts Association Award

2005 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Encouragement Award

2017 All Japan Kokeshi Concours Gunma Governor's Award

 

Japan Kokeshi Crafts Association Doujin,

Creative Kokeshi Classroom Lecturer

 

Lives in Sumida Ward, Tokyo

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