Japanese artist’s cheap, cute home goods land in NYC

Hana R. Alberts

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Apr 21, 2016

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Flying Tiger's Play with Misaki Kawai collection includes products for kids and adults, plus home goods.Handout

An apron from the collection showcases Kawai's signature artistic style.Handout

She often uses primary colors, as seen in these yoga mats.Handout

Phone cases feature child-like depictions of animals.Handout

Playing cards are similarly whimsical; Kawai is known for embracing simple symbols and bright colors.Handout

A tote bag from the collection bridges Earth and space.Handout

Home goods purveyor Flying Tiger spent a year and a half partnering with Japanese artist Misaki Kawai to launch an array of whimsical products from playing cards and pillows to towels and tote bags (Play With Masaki, available April 29 from $4 to $40).

Misaki Kawai.Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com

The anthropomorphic aprons are especially cute, and highlight the internationally renowned painter’s signature style: purposely primitive designs in bright colors.

Flying Tiger, a popular Danish brand known for its cheap ‘n’ cheerful products, just inaugurated its second US store.

Following a Flatiron flagship (920 Broadway), the newest location on the Upper East Side (1282 Third Ave.) isn’t even a week old.

Ready, set, shop.

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