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Karokeshi Sculptures Are Full of Personality and Handmade Love

— April 21, 2010 — Art & Design
Korokeshi sculptures are art innovations at their finest. A cross between the Japanese wooden Kokeshi dolls, a Matryoshka and a Ninja warrior, each of these tells a story and its name is unique to the creator.

Big Helmet Head Art Shop in Washington DC is creating these cute and nerdy Korokeshi sculptures with custom splashes of hidden messages in the details. All minimalist and simple in design, they are adorable to look at and display.

As a child, this artisan aspired to draw for Disney, but that never happened and she is quite content telling stories through her images and is currently working on her third children's book.
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Story-telling Sculptures - There is an opportunity for businesses to leverage the demand for artisanal and unique handmade sculptures for home decor and personalized gifts.
2. Minimalist Design - Simplicity in design can be adopted by businesses looking to create innovative products in various industries like furniture design, automotive design and home appliances.
3. Custom Details - The trend of adding personalized and custom details on products can be leveraged to boost customer experience and create innovative products for different industries.
Industry Implications
1. Artisanal Home Decor - There is an opportunity for artisanal home decor businesses to create unique and personalized products in this style to cater to the growing demand of consumers.
2. Publishing Industry - By leveraging the story-telling aspect, publishing businesses can create unique book covers and illustrations that will add value to their product and attract readers.
3. Toy Industry - Toy manufacturers can leverage the minimalist design and custom details aspects of Korokeshi sculptures to create unique and attractive toys for children and adults alike.
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