Atelier Information
KYOTO DOLL MAKER KIMATA

Holiday | Sundays & public holidays |
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Business time | 10:00~18:00 |
Workshop info | ● Kyoto dolls’ private hair stylist |
English |
Pamphlet:× Interpreter:necessary |
Other language |
Pamphlet:× Interpreter:necessary |
Shopping
Shop | ○ |
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Price | 100,000~150,000 |
Price example | 250,000 |
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Credit card |
VISA :○ MASTER:○ AMEX :○ JCB :○ Other:Diners Club credit card |
Tax free | × |
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Craftsman profile

Hakuhou Kimata
Profile
1935 Born in Kyoto1951 Studied under Katsura Keiichi, an artisan specializing in Kyoto dolls’ hairstyling
1963 Became an independent Kyoto doll artisan
1996 Won the Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Crafts Excellent Craftsman Award
1998 Became a certified Traditional Craftsman
2007 Was decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award.
Is currently engaged in doll hairstyling and doll repair service.

Hiroto Kimata
Profile
1978 Born in Kyoto2001 Studied under his father, Hakuho Kimata
2005 Won the Kyoto Prefectural Governor’s Award during the 9th Kyoto Traditional Crafts Youth Association Exhibition.
Is in charge of attaching dolls’ hair. Also performs doll repair and restoration service (especially dolls’ heads, hands, feet and clothing).