| - A BRIEF HISTORY OF 'ROSE CHAN' - |
 The autumn of 1959 saw the birth of 'Happy Chan' when a proposal
to make mascot dolls as Christmas sale decoration was made. The red and
green fairy dolls wearing hooded cloaks sprang into popularity overnight.
In March 1960, a mascot doll named 'Lucky Chan' was created to celebrate the birth of Prince
Hironomiya. In December 1960, winged Kokeshi-dolls Christmas decoration and in 1961,
Apache- style dolls modelled on Scandinavian wooden dolls were made.
It is the choir-doll of 1962 that first possessed the characteristics of the 'Rose-chan 'doll.
Subsequently, the shape of the mascot doll was formed and the design policy established in June
1963.
  Mr Matsukichi Endo, a Nitten councillor and the sculptor of the doll's
prototype, made an effort to give its rosy face and buttocks expression,
and sense of liveliness to its body. The dolls usually come in a girl
and boy pair, and with the 1964 'Olympic Rose' and the 1972 'Rose-chan
in Pierre Cardin', it has become popular year after year. Now, the
'Rose-chan' of Takashimaya is widely adored. |
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| - THE HISTORY OF SINGAPORE'S 'ROSE-CHAN' DOLL - |
  In the Christmas of 1994, Takashimaya Singapore presented the 'Rose-chan
' to Singapore for the first time. 3,000 of these 'Valentine Rose' were issued on a limited edition basis. 1995 'Rose-chan' doll dressed
in Sarong Kebaya was issued as part of Takashimaya 3 rd Christmas celebrations
in Singapore. And the 1996 Rose-chan doll wearing an Indian Sari was issued
to great success. 1997 'Rose-chan' doll wearing a Chinese cheongsam, and
1998 'Rose-chan' doll wearing the Peranakan Sarong Kebaya have been well
received.
In 1999, we presented the 6th limited edition Rose-chan doll in Yukata, for Takashimaya
Singapore's 7th Christmas celebrations.
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1995
Sarong
Kebaya |
1996
Indian Sari |
1997
Chinese Cheongsam |
1998
Peranakan Sarong Kebaya |
1999
Yukata |
2000
London Ceremonial Guard |
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2001
Holland Girl |
2002
Flamenco Dancer |
2003
Furisode |
2004
Doric Chiton |
2005
Thai Bride |
2006
Ao Dai Rose |
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2009 Rosa la Gondolier |
Rosa la Gondolier hails specifically from the ancient city of Venice. Famed the world over for its picturesque canals, it is a favourite destination for both lovers and lovers of culture.
Legend has it that if lovers kiss
as their gondola drifts under a Venetian bridge, their love will last forever.
Enjoy Rosa la Gondolier. May her blue frock coat, buckled shoes, gondolier's hat and authentic gondola transport you to faraway lands and times. Enjoy the journey! |
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(Height: 25~26cm) |
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2007
Chinese
Opera
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Rose-chan
Goes Green
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