Hina Doll, Wakana Keshi, 5 Dolls Set

This is the finest quality Hina dolls made by hand. Traditional style five doll come in a acrylic & fine zelkova wood case.

On the backside screen, Japan’s symbolic flower “Sakura” (cherry blossoms) is designed. The emperor, empress and three court ladies wear cloths of finest quality Kimono in pastel colors. The three court ladies wear matching outfits with gorgeous needlework Kimono. Different from major Hina doll designs which have chic and dark tone colorings, this doll set is designed with bright pastel colorings, which gives the impression of Spring. Accessories and ornaments decorating their surroundings is made of wood, and good fortune design of rabbits and moon is drawn.

In-case Hina doll is easy to case. It doesn’t get dirty by dust and is easy to care by wiping with dry cloth. Paper lanterns inside can be light up by power supply.

Dimensions (WDH): 61 x 34 x 43 cm / 24.0 x 13.4 x 16.9 inches

* Kimono cloths may have slightly different pattern compared to product images as they all are handmade. Same for hand-painted accessories and ornaments.

About Hina Dolls

Hina ningyou is a doll or a set of special dolls that is placed in each Japanese household during the Hina Matsuri season, which is officially held on March 3rd. These dolls are a sign of good luck and are displayed to wish for the well-being of young girls in one’s household.

The dolls are often arranged on a step-alter and comes in a glass box. On top of the step alter sits the Emperor and the Empress. Three court ladies sit one step below them, and five musicians at the very bottom. They are all wearing beautiful hand-made kimonos or costumes of their accord, delicately sawn and layered on perfectly.

In addition to the dolls, gorgeous accessories and ornaments decorate their surroundings, such as a branch of peach blossoms, freshly made rice cakes, and even hand-made miniature musical instruments of for the five musicians at the bottom.