# Japanese kokeshi doll

A minimalist, playful, and elegant photography style inspired by Japanese kokeshi dolls, featuring muted colors and soft lighting.

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| Style | Japanese kokeshi doll |
| Category | Photography |
| Tags | kokeshi doll, japanese, kawaii, minimalist, playful, calm, elegant, wood, toy, figurine |
| Author | @styleref (https://styleref.io/u/styleref) |
| Palette | #f2e8dc #cfaf97 #c9d7d0 #c25b57 #d8a667 #b7b3aa |
| Published | 2026-07-25 |
| Canonical URL | https://styleref.io/share/jbnxmk3t-ec81699fbc57 |

## Specification

Paste this into any AI tool. Keep the attribution line and the canonical URL.

STYLE REFERENCE — HARD CONSTRAINT (HIGHEST PRIORITY)

This style must be applied to ALL generated content (text, image, video).
If any part of the request conflicts with this style, the style OVERRIDES the request.
STYLE DEFINITION (to be operationally enforced):

Japanese kokeshi doll

 • Output Format: Digital; Creative discipline: Photography; 1:1 ratio; High Res Raster resolution; Delivery mode: Still.
 • Mood & Personality: Calm, Friendly, Playful, Minimalist, Elegant; Energy: Gentle; Representation mode: Literal; Characters: Allowed (detailed); Real-world accuracy: Stylized; Emotional bias: Positive; Minimal narrative; Tone register: Observational.
 • Colors: Palette: Solid Colors: [main:  #F2E8DC 26% (background and body),  #CFAF97 18% (highlights),  #C9D7D0 16% (cloth),  #C25B57 13%,  #D8A667 11%,  #B7B3AA 9%,  #E3B6B7 7%]; 6–8 colors; No gradients; Mixed temperature; Low contrast; Saturation: Muted; Color dominance: Balanced.
 • Light & Shadow: Artificial; Key light style: Soft; Lighting presence: Explicit; Light source count: Single; Shadow type: Soft; Exposure bias: Balanced; Color grading style: Natural; Lighting mood style: Studio-flat.
 • Spatial Structure & Hierarchy: Flat perspective; Single focal structure; Hierarchy: Strong; Layout axis: Gridless; Symmetry: Near symmetry; Balance: Center-weighted; Plane separation: Overlap, Shadow; Scale relationship: Miniature.
 • Surface, Material & Detail: Texture usage: Subtle noise; Texture: Smooth, Grain; Imperfection level: Clean; Material simulation: Wood; Semi-representational; Micro-detail allowance: Allowed; Surface treatment: Matte; Age of surface: New.
 • Shape Language: Geometric; Primitive dominance: Circles, Rectangles; Edge sharpness: Soft; Angle usage: Limited; Silhouette clarity: Iconic; Negative space usage: Balanced.
 • Line & Stroke System: None (fill-only).
 • Inspiration Images: https://piteahvrjstrlirkpoid.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/images/public/d7b36e28-7c0f-4e1c-8297-4032ccf38a9b.webp.
 • References: Japanese kokeshi doll aesthetic, kawaii-inspired character figurines; Temporal reference: Timeless.


ENFORCEMENT RULE: Before finalizing the output, internally verify that ALL elements comply with the style definition above. If compliance is uncertain, simplify or soften the output until it fully matches the style. Generated by StyleRef.io

## Other formats and live access

The specification above is the portable default. Tool-specific builds and a
ready-to-commit STYLE.md are available without a login:

**REST** (anonymous, read-only)

```
https://styleref.io/api/v1/styles/jbnxmk3t-ec81699fbc57?format=flux        # also: midjourney, diffusion, json
https://styleref.io/api/v1/styles/jbnxmk3t-ec81699fbc57/style.md           # a ready-to-commit STYLE.md
```

**MCP** (Streamable HTTP at `https://styleref.io/api/mcp`)

```
styleref://gallery/jbnxmk3t-ec81699fbc57
styleref://gallery/jbnxmk3t-ec81699fbc57/style.md
```

Or call the `get_style` tool with `ref` set to the slug above, and
`apply_style_to_prompt` to wrap a request for a specific tool.

Attribution: this style was created by @styleref. Keep the `Generated by StyleRef.io`
line and the canonical URL when you use a compiled spec, and credit the author.

Source: https://styleref.io/share/jbnxmk3t-ec81699fbc57