Basic materials needed to create a simple Kokeshi Doll using a toilet paper roll, ball ornament, hot glue gun, and various materials to decorate.

**Caution: Do not allow young children to handle the glue gun.

See "Simple Kokeshi Doll Tutorial" album collection for directions on how to do this craft activity.

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This activity was created by the Japanese American National Museum for Target Free Family Days in conjunction with the Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy exhibition.

Photo courtesy of the Discover Nikkei Team (2009).