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Japanese Artist Crafts Miniature Antique Dollhouse Furniture by Hand

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Miniaturization has a long history in Japan, dating back thousands of years. Classic examples include bonsai trees, and more recently technology, such as mobile phones. Almost anything seems suitable for miniaturization, and we’ve featured many novel forms lately, from cat-sized furniture, to cookies that look like tiny plates of food. Continuing this trend, Japanese artist Kiyomi (aka @chiisanashiawase2015) brings some interior design chic to the world of dollhouses, with a range of handmade miniature antique furniture and accessories.

A mother of two, Kiyomi often wakes as early as 4am to make time for her hobby. Made from various materials including paper, wire, and perspex, her incredibly detailed, tiny creations include everything you would find in an 18th century world. There’s antique, industrial style cabinets and chairs; haberdashery items, such as spools of thread, sewing scissors, and a vintage sewing machine; as well as little shoes and hats, laid out in a tiny clothes store. There’s even a miniature bakery complete with teeny-tiny pastries.

Keep up to date with Kiyomi’s life in miniature via Instagram.

Japanese artist Kiyomi hand-crafts miniature, antique doll-house furniture and accessories.

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Her adorable creations include furniture and haberdashery items…

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

…and even tiny shoes and hats.

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Her teeny-tiny cakes, pastries, and pies look incredibly realistic.

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Handmade Miniature Furniture by Kiyomi Chiisana Shiawase

Kiyomi: Website | Instagram
h/t: [Lustik]

All images via Kiyomi.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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