- A BRIEF HISTORY OF 'ROSE CHAN' -
Happy 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.

Pierre Cardin Apache-style 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.
- THE HISTORY OF SINGAPORE'S 'ROSE-CHAN' DOLL -
Valentine Rose Valentine Rose 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.
Sarong Kebaya Indian Sari Chinese Cheongsam Peranakan Sarong Kebaya Yukata
1995
Sarong Kebaya		 1996
Indian Sari		 1997
Chinese Cheongsam		 1998
Peranakan Sarong Kebaya		 1999
Yukata
London Ceremonial Guard Holland Girl Flamenco Dancer Furisode Doric Chiton
2000
London Ceremonial Guard		 2001
Holland Girl		 2002
Flamenco Dancer		 2003
Furisode		 2004
Doric Chiton
Thai Bride
2005
Thai Bride
 
Ao Dai Rose
2006
Ao Dai Rose
(Height: 22~23cm)

2007 Chinese Opera Rose Chan Doll
We're delighted to introduce you to beloved Rose-Chan attired as a Chinese Opera Star. Chinese Opera is a unique and highly refined form of performing arts which is renowned as one of the cultural treasures of China. Performers are accomplished in the symbolic skills of speech, song, dance and combat movement. 2007 Chinese Opera Rose Chan Doll
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