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Kokeshi Match Series

Added by Michelle Fong 10 on Mar 27th, 2024

Date

1994

Credits

Format

"Matches that will make you smile in your hands." 

Due to the similar shape of the match head and a kokeshi doll, the designer starting drawing kokeshi faces on matches. Then in 2000, the matches became mass produced and other designs were created. 

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Kokeshi Match Series 1
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Kokeshi Match Series 2
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Kokeshi Match Series 3
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