“The concept of my work is a dreamy, cute world that people might believe could exist somewhere,” says a Tokyo doll maker who goes by the pseudonym Fujita Sanpuru (@fujitasanpuru). Through his photos, he tells the story of the chimney sweep Chimchiminey and his devoted helper Heso-guma (“belly button bear”). He uses felt and embroidery threads to create these pint-sized figurines, which he then arranges into scenes like the pages from a children's picture book. Fujita Sanpuru's dolls are beloved in the Instagram community, and as he reflects, “I never thought the dolls would take off like this when I started Instagram, but I’m just happy if people find them delightful.” For more photos and videos of Chimchiminey and his friends, follow @fujitasanpuru.
Photo by @fujitasanpuru