Vulva Art x Crochet. 10,000 Manko-chan Project.

10,000 Manko-chan Project

Make a Manko-chan. Add your face. Join the artwork.

A participatory crochet art project by Megumi Igarashi (Rokudenashiko), the artist behind Manko-chan. The goal is to bring together 10,000 Manko-chans made by people around the world.

“Manko” is Japanese slang for vulva. Here, a crocheted character and its maker’s face become part of a collective artwork.

Free pattern PDF (English)Choose your kit

About the project

Rokudenashiko holding Manko-chans and introducing the project.
A Manko is a Human Face. Manko is Japanese slang for vulva. A portrait of the maker becomes part of the artwork.

Choose your kit

Choose your kit
Standard Version kit contents.

Standard Version

For making your Manko-chan with crochet. Follow the Standard tutorial.

Pre-made Kit contents. No crochet experience needed.

Pre-made Kit

With pre-made crochet parts. No crochet experience needed; follow the Pre-made tutorial to assemble your Manko-chan.

Scan the NFC tag, photograph your Manko-chan and your face, and follow the registration steps.

Add your face to your Manko-chan

  1. Scan your Manko-chan’s NFC tag with your phone.
  2. Take photos of your Manko-chan and your face, then follow the registration steps.
View the online gallery

The project also aims to exhibit the physical Manko-chans. The venue is yet to be decided. Contact the artist if you would like to send your creation.

Ask about sending your Manko-chan
An illustration of the goal: gather and exhibit 10,000 Manko-chans. The venue is yet to be decided.