This option might be good! A collection of hina dolls chosen by "brand" rather than doll studios or artists.
2023.01.04 published
Hina Dolls by Brand *
One of the joys of having a girl is choosing "Hina Dolls."
Hina dolls are a substitute for a girl’s misfortune and protect her. They serve as a charm to protect your beloved child, making the choice quite difficult.
When buying Hina dolls, you might often choose from doll workshops or artisans…
Did you know that brands like Wedgwood and Familiar also offer Hina dolls, not just doll workshops and artisans?
Unlike traditional dolls, the Hina dolls produced by brands often use materials like ceramics or plush toys, making them easy to display, maintain, and blend into your interior decor, offering many attractive features.
“Wow, I didn’t know there were such options!” Please consider these selections! *
Brand Offering Hina Dolls ① Lladro
Lladro is a representative porcelain doll brand from Spain. The beautiful porcelain dolls have an adorable appearance that captivates people all over the world. ♡
Lladro's Hina dolls showcase their signature gentle color palette. Although they are ceramic, they intricately replicate details like the twelve-layered kimono and folding fans, which is enchanting the more you look at them.
The ceramic tangerines and cherry blossoms are lovely too.
A pair of the emperor and empress costs about 300,000 yen.
➡ Here is Lladro’s official Hina dolls website*
➡ Lladro's Hina dolls are also available on Rakuten*
Brand Offering Hina Dolls ② HEREND
HEREND is a renowned Hungarian porcelain manufacturer. Many people have probably dreamed of owning their beautifully patterned tableware. ♡
HEREND's standing Hina dolls wear costumes adorned with one of its representative patterns, "Victoria," and the "Shanghai" pattern representing HEREND's Chinoiserie style.
The Victoria (top) is approximately 170,000 yen, and the Shanghai (bottom) is around 270,000 yen.
The cute shell dolls and small boxes with chunky forms of the emperor and empress are also available.*
The shell dolls are around 100,000 yen, and the small boxes are about 25,000 yen. ♡
➡ Here is HEREND’s official Hina dolls website*
Brand Offering Hina Dolls ③ WEDGWOOD
WEDGWOOD is a porcelain brand favored by the British royal family. Its famous patterns like Jasper and Wild Strawberry are well-known even among those who may not be familiar with the brand, making it a popular choice for wedding favors.
Wedgwood's Hina dolls come in plate form, featuring the popular pattern "Jasper." ♡
The round "Hina Doll Plate" is about 25,000 yen.
The wooden frame "Hina Doll Plaque" costs around 70,000 yen.*
➡ Here is WEDGWOOD’s official Hina dolls website*
Brand Offering Hina Dolls ④ Noritake
Noritake is a Japanese porcelain manufacturer based in Aichi. It is a leading porcelain company in Japan, also receiving high acclaim from overseas.
Noritake's Hina dolls focus on traditional Japanese colors and beautifully replicate the hues of the kimono despite being made of ceramic. Staying true to being a Japanese manufacturer, they pay special attention to the dolls' faces, resulting in beautiful features.
A large pair of the emperor and empress costs about 300,000 yen, while a medium-sized pair is about 150,000 yen.
There are also compact standing dolls (about 70,000 yen),
and adorable Hina dolls with modern, bright eyes are available too! *(around 100,000 yen)
➡ Search for Noritake's Hina dolls on Rakuten*
➡ Here is the official Noritake Hina dolls website*
Brand Offering Hina Dolls ⑤ ARITA PORCELAIN LAB
ARITA PORCELAIN LAB is a brand created by the seventh generation of the Yaemon kiln, combining tradition and contemporary sensibilities.
Some may have heard of this brand due to collaborations with Chess and Splatoon.
ARITA PORCELAIN LAB's Hina dolls feature platinum and pink and monochrome styles. They stylishly reinterpret traditional patterns in a modern way. ♡
Price is around 30,000 yen.*
➡ Here is ARITA PORCELAIN LAB’s official Hina dolls website*
Brand Offering Hina Dolls ⑥ familiar
Familiar is a children's clothing brand based in Kobe. Offering a variety of items from clothing to accessories, it is a beloved Japanese brand that many families have used for three generations.
Familiar's Hina dolls are plush toys featuring their characters, Famichan and Ria-chan. ♡
The Hina dolls for 2023 do not have a product page yet, but these plush dolls have been sold in recent years, so the same ones are likely to be offered this year as well. They may be announced around the New Year.*
They cost around 20,000 yen.
Brand Offering Hina Dolls ⑦ steiff
Steiff is a German plush toy brand known for creating the first teddy bear in the world. Some may have chosen their toys as their first toy.*
Steiff’s Hina dolls feature luxurious outfits. ♡ They are adorable decorative dolls that will make babies smile. *
➡ Here is Steiff's official Hina dolls website*
➡ Search for Steiff's Hina dolls on Rakuten*