Yuji Kawase – Contemporary Elegance in Sōsaku Kokeshi

Yuji Kawase (川瀬裕司, active since the 1980s, Gunma Prefecture) is a contemporary Sōsaku (creative) kokeshi artist
recognized for his stylized forms and delicate brushwork.
He continues the tradition of modern, refined kokeshi, and his work is popular
with collectors of recent Japanese kokeshi.

Style Highlights:

• Slim to rounded silhouettes, with smooth lines and balanced proportions

• Serene faces with subtle smiles and fine brushstrokes

• Decoration: floral and leaf motifs, often in warm wood and earth tones

Signature: 川瀬裕司, typically brushed on the base.