The Rilakkuma Sofa is as Comfy as it is Cute
Mesel Isaac — January 12, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: shop.san-x.co.jp & en.rocketnews24
A furniture maker in Japan by the name of Okawa Kagu has created this adorable Rilakkuma sofa based on the popular Japanese cartoon character.
Created back in 2003, Rilakkuma was – and still is – a popular character in Japan that gained prominence via a series of picture books and toys. Rilakkuma – a combination of the word "relax" (rilak) and "bear" (kuma) – lives up to its name, as the sofa features soft cushions and incredibly enough, squeezable ears. The sofa is handmade and prominently displays the face of the cute bear with a lovely shade of brown for the body and some small touches of yellow around the ears.
But with a hefty price tag of 197,400 yen or $1,890, the Rilakkuma sofa is for those who consider themselves to be true die hard fans of the character.
Created back in 2003, Rilakkuma was – and still is – a popular character in Japan that gained prominence via a series of picture books and toys. Rilakkuma – a combination of the word "relax" (rilak) and "bear" (kuma) – lives up to its name, as the sofa features soft cushions and incredibly enough, squeezable ears. The sofa is handmade and prominently displays the face of the cute bear with a lovely shade of brown for the body and some small touches of yellow around the ears.
But with a hefty price tag of 197,400 yen or $1,890, the Rilakkuma sofa is for those who consider themselves to be true die hard fans of the character.
Trend Themes
1. Cartoon-inspired Furniture - The trend of creating furniture based on popular cartoon characters opens up opportunities for collaboration between furniture makers and entertainment companies.
2. Comfy and Cute - The trend of combining comfort and cuteness in furniture design allows for innovative and whimsical creations that appeal to consumers seeking unique and playful home decor.
3. Handmade and High-end - The trend of handmade, high-end furniture like the Rilakkuma sofa caters to consumers looking for exclusive and luxury pieces for their homes.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of cartoon-inspired furniture by partnering with entertainment companies to create licensed products.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can capitalize on the demand for cute and comfortable furniture by designing and selling a range of cartoon-inspired pieces.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can target affluent consumers by offering high-end, handmade furniture items like the Rilakkuma sofa as unique and collectible pieces for their homes.
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