Takahashi Hashime 髙橋はしめ

Takahashi Hashime 髙橋はしめ (1918 – 2002)

Sosaku

Master: Guided by Keizō Dobashi (土橋慶三)
Apprentice: Akinori Takahashi (髙橋昭倫)

Born in 1918 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Hashime Takahashi trained in fine-art painting and traditional Yuzen silk dyeing before establishing his kokeshi workshop in 1953. His creative dolls are celebrated for their elegant kimono patterns, delicate brushwork, and expressive designs. In 1960, he also began producing traditional papier-mâché figurines. He received numerous prestigious awards, including the Prime Minister's Award in 1967 and recognition as a Miyagi Outstanding Skilled Worker in 1996.