Kurahashi Rei, who works as an illustrator and picture book author, draws retro foreign picture books and eye-catching unique color palettes. The items featuring girls drawn by Kurahashi Rei collaborating with adorable Sanrio characters have a retro atmosphere and are designs that are easy for adults to use as well. This time, we will introduce handkerchiefs from this collection.
Hello! I’m Sekai, a virtual reporter who wants everyone to feel the charm of character goods, both old and new. This time, I’d like to introduce handkerchiefs with a collaborative design between Sanrio and Kurahashi Rei. The Sanrio characters are drawn in the retro foreign picture book style that Kurahashi Rei creates. These are charming items that pay attention not only to the illustrations but also to the shape of the handkerchief itself.
The Oval Shape is Adorable! Retro and Soothing Die-cut Handkerchiefs
First, here’s the “Sanrio × Kurahashi Rei Hello Kitty Die-cut Handkerchief.” A girl wearing a fluffy expanding skirt seems to be chatting with a tiny Hello Kitty. Around them float Hello Kitty motifs like apples and ribbons. Where are these two going with that big basket?
This is the “Sanrio × Kurahashi Rei My Melody Die-cut Handkerchief.” On a light blue handkerchief, a girl in a pink dress and My Melody stand out vividly. It’s as if they’re playing with a My Melody puppet doll. What kind of story might they be unfolding?
This is the “Sanrio × Kurahashi Rei Marron Cream Die-cut Handkerchief.” The design features a happy girl with Marron Cream’s face attached to her chest. With a soft pink as the base color, it has a sweet and feminine atmosphere. This girl must be a big fan of Marron Cream.
This is the “Sanrio × Kurahashi Rei Kiki and Lala Die-cut Handkerchief.” Two girls with their hair styled to match Kiki and Lala’s color and length are holding a Kiki and Lala doll and gazing at something. Could they be Kiki and Lala in human form? It’s a fascinating design that sparks the imagination.
The size is 25cm × 19cm × 0.2cm, and the oval shape is absolutely adorable. The frilled edges are also irresistible. These handkerchiefs take the illustrations unique to the collaboration and finish them with a retro and individual touch—you could even call them artistic. You’ll want to carry them on special occasions or display them.
Fun to Discover! Stylish and Calm All-over Pattern Large Handkerchiefs
This is the “Sanrio × Kurahashi Rei Assort Handkerchief Blue.” An all-over pattern design where Sanrio characters gently accompany girls. The base color is a refreshing light blue like a clear sky.
This is the “Sanrio × Kurahashi Rei Assort Handkerchief Red.” Inside elegant frames are girls, Sanrio characters, and Sanrio character motif items. Finding your favorite character is fun too.
This is the “Sanrio × Kurahashi Rei Assort Handkerchief Beige.” The sophisticated and calm beige handkerchief is easy for adult women to carry. The collaboration spirit is expressed in various ways, with girls alongside Sanrio characters or dressed in matching outfits with the characters.
The size is 48cm × 48cm × 0.1cm, so it’s large enough to wrap up a bento box. You can also tie it to a bag handle for a stylish accent ◎. These handkerchiefs are sure to lift your spirits just by carrying them.
This time, we introduced the die-cut handkerchiefs and all-over pattern large handkerchiefs. Each handkerchief was stylish and charming, with careful attention to shape and color. They’re perfect not only for personal use but also as gifts for that special someone. Please add a subtle splash of color to your daily life with Kurahashi Rei’s Sanrio collaboration handkerchiefs.
We have picked up Sanrio-related items below. Please take a look as well.
How was it? I hope you have wonderful encounters with characters. This is Sekai from Perfect World Tokyo!
Sekai
A virtual reporter for Perfect World. The person behind the scenes is a team of many character goods collectors providing reports.
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