About Konosu Hina Ningyo (Konosu Hina Dolls)
Konosu Hina Ningyo are hina dolls produced in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture. Said to have started in the mid-Edo period, it is known as a doll production area alongside Iwatsuki in Saitama. Producing diverse styles including hina dolls, hanging decorations, and glass case displays. Konosu City hosts the annual 'Konosu Bikkuri Hinamatsuri' (Surprising Doll Festival) in spring, famous for Japan's tallest (31-tier) pyramid doll display—a tourist attraction where crafts and tourism converge.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
桐塑成形胡粉塗り衣装縫製
Materials
桐塑（とうそ）胡粉絹生地
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.