Kokeshi Doll keyring Click on photos to enlarge Japanese Kokeshi Doll keyring Size 6cm tall. Colours Red or blue. Cherry blossom design. Material Plastic Details Kokeshi dolls were originally made in northern Japan about 200 years ago. Kokeshi dolls were given as a present when a child was born or as birthday presents. They are traditionally made from wood and usually painted in bright floral kimono designs or other traditional patterns. Kokeshi making is a traditional Japanese folk art.