culture as a way of living in Bali

Studying old matchbox designs allows us to trace the evolution of design styles over time. From the ornate patterns of the Victorian era to the sleek minimalism of the mid-20th century, matchbox designs evolved in response to changing tastes, technologies, and social contexts

indian matchboxes

The first matchboxes were manufactured in India for the first time around 1910, by Japanese immigrants who settled in Calcutta.