Sasano Ittobori Carved Wood Hawk {White} (sold out)

Sasano ittobori, literally "one-knife carving,"  is a folk art of Yamagata prefecture in Tohoku region of Japan. It is a wooden figure carved with a single blade called sarukuri, a specialty of the Sasano area in Yamagata handcrafted by skilled artisans.

Sasano ittobori figures are most commonly painted with colors showing the birds' details, however this white eagle has been left unpainted showing the natural look of the grains of koshiabura wood - a contemporary take on the traditional folk art.

Variation is expected due to the handmade nature of these items. Each item is beautifully unique.

This listing is for white, also available in indigo blue and black.

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Measurements: Approximately 15cm / 5.9 inch tall
Material: Wood (Japanese koshiabura tree)
Handcrafted in Yamagata, Japan