Kimekomi Hina Dolls by Ishikawa Junpei Studio, the only institute in the industry that received the three awards

• Intangible Cultural Asset of Saitama

• Medal with Yellow Ribbon

• Orders of the Sacred Treasure

Characteristics of Kimekomi Hina Dolls by Ishikawa Junpei Studio

1. Unique form

Based on drawings, heads, hands, shoulders, and the whole body are created to look round featuring themes like "affluence" "warmth" "fullness," and "softness."

Looking well-balanced from any angle, Junpei Studio's dolls have very artistic forms. Therefore, they should be called works of art rather than products.

2. Fine brushwork

Eyes with a three-dimensional appearance
Doll's eyes are drawn with more than 100 fine thin lines to make it look three-dimensional. This technique is specific to Junpei Studio.

Tight and stereoscopic mouth
Lower lips have a 1mm light color part along with the main color to make them look stereoscopic and tight.

Fine touch at the hairline
Female dolls have a soft feminine line with a peak. The peak has been called "Fuji-bitai (Fuji forehead)" and it was considered as one of the features to be a beautiful lady.

How to make Kimekomi Dolls

This video is about the making of Kimekomi Dolls. Please enjoy the craftsman's persistence and technique.

1.Fabric making

2.Face brush choice - drawing

3.Face Sasame technique