Vintage Hina dolls set of Emperor and Empress
Vintage Hina dolls set representing the Emperor and Empress, handcrafted in the traditional Kimekomi style. In this technique, the bodies are made from toso, a mixture of paulownia wood sawdust and wheat starch paste, the woven silk fabrics are carefully pressed into the carved grooves. Read more about the special Kimekomi technique on my About page or watch the video (last slide).
This set dates to approximately the 1980s and remains in good vintage condition overall.
About Hina Matsuri
Each year on March 3rd, families in Japan celebrate Hina Matsuri, also known as the Girls’ Festival or Peach Festival. On this day, Hina dolls are displayed in homes across Japan. A complete Hina doll set traditionally includes figures representing the Emperor and Empress, court ladies, ministers, musicians, and attendants. Hina Matsuri is a celebration dedicated to girls, during which parents pray for the health, happiness, and prosperity of their daughters.
Material: toso, silk
Size emperor: H18 x W17 x D12 cm
Size empress: H15 x W18 x D12 cm
Condition: good
Productcode: KD-061
Set price: € 99,-
Excluding shipping costs
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Vintage
Look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of these vintage items. Read more about the making of Kimekomi dolls on my About page.
