Tomidokoro Chiya | 富所千弥

b.1988 Gunma Prefecture

About👤

Born in 1988 in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, she is the daughter of esteemed Kokeshi artisan Tomidokoro Fumio. Her creations are distinguished by their vivid colors and exceptionally intricate decorations, each requiring many hours of meticulous work. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of Gunma, her motifs often include seasonal elements; she frequently experiments with design elements and themes. Her Kokeshi are characterized by childlike faces that radiate joy, innocence, and serenity.

Awards🏅

2014 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Newcomer Award
2015 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Special Judge Award
2016 All Japan Kokeshi Contest; Chairman Award
2016 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Japan Kokeshi Association Award
2017 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Special Judge Award
2018 Gunma Prefecture Modern Kokeshi Contest; Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award
2018 All Japan Kokeshi Contest; Chairman Award
2018 National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition; Honorable Award
2019 All Japan Kokeshi Contest; Forestry Agency Chief Award
2020 Gunma Prefecture Modern Kokeshi Contest; Gunma Prefecture Assembly Chairman Award
2021 Gunma Prefecture Modern Kokeshi Contest; Kanto Regional Forestry Chairman Award
2022 All Japan Kokeshi Contest; Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award
2023 All Japan Kokeshi Contest; Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award

Other📑

Sources

Shibukawa City Board of Education, Lifelong Learning Division. (2024). National Creative Kokeshi Art Exhibition in Shibukawa City: 30th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine Creative Kokeshi and its Artists. Shibukawa City & Shibukawa City Board of Education
Taru. (2021, December 2). Chiya Tomidokoro - Kokeshi Japan. Kokeshi Japan. https://kokeshijapan.com/chiya-tomidokoro/