Oki izumi

Bio & Awards

Oki Izumi (1956~) is the daughter of master Sekiguchi Sansaku. She was born in Shibukawa city in Gunma prefecture and studied arts in Tama Art University in Tokyo. Her beautiful dolls have gained her popularity and multiple awards.

Prizes

• 1984 – National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Newcomer Award
• 1994 – National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Japan Kokeshi Association Award
• 1997 – National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Tokyo Shinbun (newspaper) Award
• 1998 – National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
• 1998 – All Japan Kokeshi Contest Forestry Agency Chief Award

Oki Izumi Signature