Sketch.inc Icons Kokeshi Dolls by Becky Kemp for Lucie Kaas
Sketch.inc Icons Kokeshi Dolls by Becky Kemp for Lucie Kaas
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Wooden kokeshi dolls of the people who changed sport, art, law and music. Becky Kemp’s Sketch.inc icons turn Muhammad Ali, Tommie Smith, Flo-Jo, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Piet Mondrian, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Freddie Mercury, Claudia Schiffer and Coco into small painted figures you can keep on a desk.
The Design Story
Sketch.inc for Lucie Kaas is the work of illustrator Becky Kemp. The maker describes it as a whimsical world inspired by geometric expression, Japanese illustration and Nordic aesthetics: some designs come from her imagination, others are caricatured icons from art, music, sport, fashion and history.
The shape is the kokeshi, the armless wooden doll with a round head from northern Japan, turned and painted as a tribute to a cultural personality.
About the Designer
Becky Kemp is the illustrator behind Sketch.inc. Her caricatures reduce famous faces to a few confident lines and blocks of color, which is exactly what makes them work on a small wooden doll.
Why You'll Love It
Each doll is a tribute with a point of view: Tommie Smith on the podium, Flo-Jo in her race kit, Piet in a suit of primary-color blocks.
They make a sharp gift for a sports fan, a lawyer, an art lover or a music obsessive.
Coco comes in the larger 21.5 cm size, a statement piece for a dressing table or bookshelf.
Where It's Best Placed
On a desk, a bookshelf or a record shelf. Group several icons together, or pair one with a book or album about that person.
Product Details
| Brand | Lucie Kaas |
|---|---|
| Collection | Sketch.inc |
| Designer | Becky Kemp |
| Type | Kokeshi doll |
| Material | Superba schima wood |
| Height | About 14.5–15 cm (5.7–5.9 in); Coco Large 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Large size material | Alder wood (Coco Large) |
| Lucie Kaas item numbers | SI02MA (Muhammad Ali), SI02TS (Tommie Smith), SI01FJ (Flo-Jo), SI01RU (Ruth Bader Ginsburg), SI02PI (Piet), SI02BAWH (Basquiat, Evil Thoughts White), SI02FR2 (Freddie, I Want to Break Free), SI01CS (Claudia Schiffer), SI01COL (Coco, Large 21.5 cm) |
Living With It
Wood is natural, so tone varies slightly. Dust with a soft, dry cloth, keep the dolls out of strong direct sun so colors stay bright, and display them away from moisture.
Who It's Not For
- Children’s play: these are collectible display pieces, not toys.
- Anyone wanting a posable figure: kokeshi are solid turned wood.
About Lucie Kaas
Lucie Kaas is a Copenhagen design house founded in 2010 by Esben and Ellora Rasmussen. It works with designers and artists across fashion, music, art and interiors, and makes objects meant to start a conversation: wooden figures, egg cups, kokeshi dolls and decorative pieces with a strong graphic point of view.
Questions We Hear Most
How tall are the icon kokeshi?
Most are about 14.5 cm (5.7 in); Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 15 cm. Coco on this page is the large size, 21.5 cm (8.5 in).
Who designs Sketch.inc?
Illustrator Becky Kemp creates the Sketch.inc characters, made in wood by Lucie Kaas.
Are they good gifts for collectors?
Yes. Each icon is a separate design, so collectors build a shelf of their heroes one at a time.
Why We Love It
They are portraits with a sense of humor and a lot of respect. People choose their own hero, which is why they make such good gifts.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Returns | Final sale |
Configurations and SKUs
| Muhammad Ali | LM-LKA-SI02MA · Lucie Kaas SI02MA |
|---|---|
| Tommie Smith | LM-LKA-SI02TS · Lucie Kaas SI02TS |
| Flo-Jo | LM-LKA-SI01FJ · Lucie Kaas SI01FJ |
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg | LM-LKA-SI01RU · Lucie Kaas SI01RU |
| Piet | LM-LKA-SI02PI · Lucie Kaas SI02PI |
| Basquiat, Evil Thoughts White | LM-LKA-SI02BAWH · Lucie Kaas SI02BAWH |
| Freddie, I Want to Break Free | LM-LKA-SI02FR2 · Lucie Kaas SI02FR2 |
| Claudia Schiffer | LM-LKA-SI01CS · Lucie Kaas SI01CS |
| Coco, Large 21.5 cm | LM-LKA-SI01COL · Lucie Kaas SI01COL |
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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