Ruth W.
Yelp
Kawaii art at its best! Wiki defines "kawaii" as the Japanese culture of cuteness. But Rotofugi manages to surpass this concept by presenting well-curated pieces in a direct and uncluttered fashion, lined up against the walls or atop the IKEA-like open shelves.
In the back, is what I surmise as an art gallery of sorts. I regretted not finding the time to peek into this section of the shop as I was rushing to catch the uber ride I just requested.
Against the backdrop of the brownstone buildings stands this charming and dare I say cute store. I walked around and inspected a few intriguing pieces. Finally settled on a few erasers (hedgehog, etc!), a glitter sticker sheet, and zipper pulls. Once a kid, forever a kid, I say. I wish I had purchased the hedgehog piece that came with an acorn (such lovely conversation pieces, would have sat beautifully on my work desk, keeping an eye out on kids I work with in occupational therapy, who will find it irresistible. I can't blame them, but why tempt?). But going back to the hedgehog set--it was well above $200. Ahh, my disappointed heart...
The owner, by the way, is beyond nice and kind. I can understand how or why this is his store (which he co-owns with his wife, who also enjoys and collects the same things).