About Chiimeras™
The Chiimeras™ brand was founded to capture the essence of something that began as a friendly suggestion, turned into a collegiate exercise, and gradually evolved to become an emerging niche and a lifetime craft. Forged in an abundance of creativity, what inspires us continues to deliver a fun and easy-going experience to you.
Good question! First, let's start with the definition of chimera:
- a fire-breathing she-monster in Greek mythology having a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
- an imaginary monster compounded of incongruous parts.
- an illusion or fabrication of the mind ; especially : an unrealizable dream
- an individual, organ, or part consisting of tissues of diverse genetic constitution.
What a definition!
Our mission is to redefine the chimera, or better yet - to define Chiimeras™, as a dream realized.
All of our work is hand-made, and crafted tirelessly while keeping integrity in mind. Although our products are considered collectibles, it is important to us that you can also play with them too - connecting, and possibly re-introducing you to your inner child.
- a fire-breathing she-monster in Greek mythology having a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
Okay, not quite.
Our artist and founder, Alexis, is the main force behind the work that is created here. She brings with her a variety of professional and personal experience, and a passion for growth and knowledge.
With the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, the symbolism of the chimera and its inspiration comes in many forms.
The chimera was the perfect choice for what we do, and for Alexis to take on that initiative to see it put to action. We hope that you join us on the journey to support that dream of demystifying the legend of the fire-breathing she-monster.
- an imaginary monster compounded of incongruous parts.
The Nomad, the first doll we completed, is inspired by the adventurous spirit of a creative soul.
Gaia is inspired by the legend of the Titan of Earth. Some may consider the Titans to be monsters, but we here at Chiimeras see them as a way to connect to the deeper parts of what makes us human.
Drawing from all different sources, whether it's Greek Mythology, Christianity, Chinese Mythology and more, what we create at Chiimeras is a way to pay homage to the timeless and mysterious legends that continue to exist today.
Transitioning from incongruous, or as defined by Oxford Languages, not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something, we strive to create harmony - or congruity- not only with our surroundings, but also it within our work. Our ultimate goal is to bring out that sense of harmony and play from within you, One Creation at a Time.
- an illusion or fabrication of the mind ; especially : an unrealizable dream
The plushies, or stuffed animals, that we create here at Chiimeras are indeed a fabrication of the mind, yet we break the mold by keeping the dream alive.
The limits of what we can imagine, and what we can create, remains within our grasp. A dream realized is a beautiful thing, and we strive to emulate that beauty in our work - especially through our softest craft.
- an individual, organ, or part consisting of tissues of diverse genetic constitution.
What better way to put the cherry on top than through the use of our accessories. If you have purchased a doll from us in the past, the accessories is a fine way to add customizability to your play experience.
Similar to what inspires us to create our dolls, the accessories also draw inspiration from legends and mythologies of old and new. We are always open to suggestion, especially when it comes to what you would like to see next in any of our series. Feel free to contact us and let us know your thoughts!
Through our accessories, we also try new ways to push the limits of our dolls' design and engineering, finding new ways to enhance range of motion, flexibility, believabilty as well as customizability. Keeping play alive and those creative juices flowing - there's no limit to what we can create next!
