Hina Doll Set “Keiju Hina” / Pure Gold Leaf Costume
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Richly composed in restrained colors, the pure-gold-leaf costumes lend this imperial couple display a quiet splendor. A gold folding screen adorned with cherry blossoms frames the dolls and heightens their ceremonial beauty.
The pure-gold-leaf textile interweaves gold-leaf thread with silk. Its quiet silk luster is enriched by a radiant glint, lending the costume a poised, ceremonial dignity. Kimekomi work with this material demands exceptional skill and is entrusted to only a small number of artisans.
Product Details
- Dimensions: Approx. W60 x D35 cm
- Approx. Shipping Weight: 15 kg
- Type: Hina Doll Set
Specifications
- Size
- W60 × D35 cm
- Weight
- Approx. 15 kg
Traditional CraftA masterpiece carrying on a history-backed tradition
This Hina doll bears the official "Dento Mark" for traditional crafts designated by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. The materials and techniques used for the doll's body are all faithful to traditional methods, satisfying the Traditional Crafts Law established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and certified as a traditional craft. Every doll prototype is created by the hands of master craftsman Mataro Kanebayashi. We are particular about using domestic materials, and skilled specialist artisans divide the work, crafting the dolls almost entirely by hand. The body is made of natural paulownia wood and contains no chemical materials such as urethane. Because the body is wood, it resists deformation and fabric shifting, so it can be displayed beautifully for many years. Backed by sure quality refined over 270 years, this profoundly beautiful Hina doll watches over your child's growth the more you gaze upon it.