A handcrafted slice of Japanese summer you can carry everywhere. This miniature watermelon keyring is made by Tsukasa Sample (つかさサンプル), a family-run food replica workshop in Kawasaki, Japan, recognised as Kawasaki Meister — the city's highest honour for master craftspeople — across two generations since 1973. Each piece is sculpted from vinyl resin and hand-painted in layers: the red flesh, the scattered black seeds, the crisp green rind. The translucent quality of the resin gives it the look of a freshly cut watermelon on a hot day. Because every keyring is built and painted by hand, no two are quite the same — small variations in colour and shape are part of the craft, not a flaw. In Japan, watermelon (suika) is the symbol of summer: eaten at festivals, on beaches, and during suikawari, the game where blindfolded players take swings at a watermelon with a stick on the sand. Details Hand-sculpted vinyl resin (ビニル樹脂), painted by hand Approx. 45mm × 25mm × 10mm; ~10g (charm only) Ball-chain keyring attachment included (style may vary slightly from product photos) Made by Tsukasa Sample, est. 1973 — Kawasaki Meister certified Handmade in Kawasaki, Japan. Care: Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight and extreme heat. Do not submerge in water.
