{"id":2446,"date":"2016-01-10T14:54:07","date_gmt":"2016-01-10T19:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/?p=2446"},"modified":"2017-07-22T20:37:22","modified_gmt":"2017-07-23T00:37:22","slug":"kimmidolls-a-modern-take-on-a-japanese-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/2016\/01\/kimmidolls-a-modern-take-on-a-japanese-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Kimmidolls – A modern take on a Japanese classic"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re reading this blog, odds are high that you’ve got at least a passing familiarity with kokeshi<\/em> dolls<\/a>. They are one of the most easily recogniseable traditional Japanese art forms. The simple little dolls, with their smooth bodies and big round heads, are naive and charming, while maintaining that quintessential clean-lined aesthetic.<\/p>\n

As you may already know, I work in a toy store and love hoarding<\/del> collecting action figures and art vinyl toys. So imagine how thrilled to bits I was when I came across Kimmidolls<\/a>. They are made in Australia, and remain true to the spirit and aesthetic of traditional kokeshi <\/em>while also reflecting modern aesthetics and collecting. While they all have the same smooth body and blunt bob hairstyle, each doll has a unique facial expression and kimono. Rather than being carved of wood, they are made of a heavy and durable stone resin. They are all individually named, and each doll represents a positive emotion or personality trait. They are incredibly adorable and appeal to both my kimono fascination and my urge to collect things. There are four sizes, from the tiny key-chain models to the limited-edition extra-large ones, often decorated with Swarovski crystals.<\/p>\n

My collection is small, but I only discovered these beauties late last year.<\/p>\n

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