Vintage silk Hina dolls – ministers

Vintage Hina dolls representing two ministers, handmade using the traditional Kimekomi technique. The bodies of the Kimekomi dolls are made of ‘toso’, a sawdust of paulownia wood mixed with wheat starch. The dolls are artfully covered with real silk, decorated with patterns in gold thread. The faces and hands are made of synthetic material. Dating from the 1970s and in good vintage condition. These dolls bring Japanese tradition and culture into your interior all year round.

Read more about the special Kimekomi technique on my About page or watch the video, see last image.

About Hina Matsuri: Each year on March 3 families in Japan celebrate Hina Matsuri, the Girls’ Festival, during this day a Hina doll set is displayed in various homes. The full set of dolls represent the emperor, empress, 3 court ladies, 2 ministers, 5 musicians and 3 servants. Hina Matsuri is a celebration dedicated to girls, during this day parents pray for the good health and happiness of their daughters. Around this time the peach trees are in bloom and that is why the festival is also called ‘Peach festival’.

Material: Toso, silk
Height: 18 cm
Width: 11 cm
Productcode: KD-044

Each doll: € 49,-

Set of 2 dolls: € 85,-

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.