Kewpie
doll and illustrated character
Quick Summary
Kewpie is a trademarked term for a small, chubby doll with a topknot of hair. The character was created by American illustrator Rose Cecil O'Neill, who also successfully marketed Kewpie dolls. These figures are sentimental, resembling modernized Cupids. Kewpie characters often share traits with kawaii characters, featuring round faces, large eyes, and minimal features. The Kewpie doll, first appearing around 1903, became a national sensation, leading to royalties from dolls and books.1234
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
4 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
