And suddenly my entire childhood flashed before my eyes. There’s something miraculous that happens when you walk into a toy store and have a toy made especially for you. To watch as it's made is even more gratifying. The Japanese artisan in this Vimeo Staff Pick effortlessly transforms a wooden cylinder into a beautiful Japanese Kokeshi dolls. The video puts its viewers in an immediate trance as he spins the cylinder block and morphs it into the shape of a Kokeshi doll. The artist then strokes the wood with paint and precision to create the clothing and facial features. The background music is by Taisuke Tsugimatsu.
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