Horiuchi Chiyomi | 堀内千代美

b.1956 Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

About👤

Horiuchi Chiyomi has been creating elegant and colorful dolls since 2006. Horiuchi-sensei's passion for Kokeshi dolls began at a young age, as she watched her mother intricately carve and paint these traditional Japanese Kokeshi.

Over the years, she has honed her craft and developed her own unique style, blending traditional techniques with modern influences. Her dedication to preserving this folk-art form is evident in the meticulous detail and vibrant colors of each Kokeshi she creates.

She studied under the guidance of her fellow classmate and Kokeshi artisan, Tokumaru Etsuko, and finds inspiration in Japanese folktales, culture, fabrics, and ceramics. Horiuchi-sensei has won multiple-awards for her works.

Awards🏅

2014 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Annual Grand Prize
2017 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Jury Special Award
2018 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Kokeshi Crafts Association Award
2019 All Japan Kokeshi Competition; Sennan Shinkin Bank Award
2019 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Annual Grand Prize

Exhibitions | Memberships 🖼️

Japan Kokeshi Crafts Association (日本こけし工芸会とは)

Other📑

Sources

Molina, M. (Ed.). (2024, October). Folkart: Celebrating women artisans (J. Holmgren, Ed.). KokeshiTrends Journal, Special Issue 4.