Introduction of "Takumi" Artisans

伝統を伝える京都島津の匠の紹介

Kyoto Shimazu's Takumi
中山 博元
Hiromoto Nakayama
Profile
1974
Born in Kyoto
2001
Engaged in "Sekku" festival dolls production at Kyoto Shimazu Takakura Studio
2017
Produced the Imperial Prince doll "Haruranman", which received favorable reviews
2020
Exhibited "Kemari" dolls at the National Seasonal Doll Craftsmen's Exhibition
The thoughts of Takumi
I have loved making things since I was a child and thought about becoming a craftsman of some sort when I grew up. By chance, I joined Kyoto Shimazu and was blessed with the opportunity to produce “Sekku” festival dolls, and here I am today. I hope to be of service to many people through the production of Sekku dolls, which symbolize traditional Japanese culture.