Hello Kitty is getting a new look. Musubi Kiln combined the modern-day Japanese icon with traditional Japanese doll-making to create a new collection of Edo Kimekomi dolls for Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary.
These wooden figures are made from paulownia wood and dressed in Japanese silk, with two designs to choose from. The Maiko Styled Hello Kitty ($281) combines the lucky cat design with the outfit worn by a maiko, or an apprentice geisha. These figures feature intricate kimono patterns and a bell on Hello Kitty’s bow. The Maiko Styled Hello Kitty figure is currently available in red, blue, and yellow designs and is available for preorder in purple, black, and green.
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
The Hello Kitty Lucky Cat ($186) features the iconic beckoning cat pose with one paw in the air. Each Hello Kitty figure features different floral patterns on her outfit with a matching bow. The Hello Kitty Lucky Cat is currently available for preorder in pink, blue, and yellow designs.
Whether you’re a Hello Kitty fan looking for a new addition to your collection or a lover of all things Japanese culture, this collection is perfect for you.
EDO KIMEKOMI HELLO KITTY LUCKY CATS
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
Each of Musubi Kiln's Hello Kitty Lucky Cats are crafted with paulownia wood and Japanese textile. | Source: Musubi Kiln
These wooden Hello Kitty figures are made from paulownia wood and dressed in Japanese silk, with two designs to choose from: the standard Lucky Cat and the Maiko Styled Lucky Cat, which is based on the outfit of an apprentice geisha.
