Dressable Hina Dolls ― Chitose ― Nadeshiko

Graceful Layers Woven in
Soft Hues

The princess is dressed in a pure and beautiful outfit featuring white floral patterns on a pale blue obi fabric.

Layers of deep crimson and ecru fabric, combined with delicate weaving and an elegant luster, add a touch of refinement to the splendor.

Hisayuu Shimizu’s Hina dolls are renowned not only for the beauty of their carefully selected costumes but also for the skill with which they are dressed.

The fullness of the sleeves, the spread of the hems, and the beautiful lines of the layered collars are crafted to look natural and supple, as if the dolls were wearing real kimonos, while making full use of the fabric’s texture.

The carefully considered layering and beautiful silhouette create the dignified presence unique to Hisayuu Shimizu.

Hisayuu Shimizu
A Hina doll artist who expresses traditional beauty through
original sensibilities and craftsmanship

Born in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, in 1938. He began making dolls at age 18 and was certified as a Hina doll artisan in 1965. In 1986, he established the specialty workshop “Hiina.”

He is a Hina doll artist who has deeply studied court attire and traditional customs, expressing the beauty of Japan’s traditional colors and costumes through a contemporary sensibility.

He is particularly highly regarded for his skill in dressing the dolls. The supple curves that highlight the texture of the fabric, the delicate layering of the collars and sleeves, and the beautifully finished forms—even from behind—are uniquely Hisayuu Shimizu’s.

Created from carefully selected materials, masterful craftsmanship, and a distinctive aesthetic, his Hina dolls combine the charm of traditional crafts with the elegance of fine art.