Pair of hina ningyō kimekomi dolls - imperial seated couple

A set depicting an imperial couple (odairi-sama and ohina-sama), traditionally made for the Hina Matsuri holiday. The dolls are made using the kimekomi ningyō technique - with fabric incorporated into the notches of the wooden form. The emperor is dressed in green court robes with a gold cherry blossom motif, the empress in an orange and white outfit with flower and mon ornaments, with a kanmuri (ceremonial headdress) decoration.The set comes with a plaque that reads "sōsaku kimekomi ningyō" ("artistic kimekomi dolls").

Dating: 1960s
Dimensions: 18 × 15 × 18 cm, 18 × 15 × 15 cm
Author: unknown