Hand-carved Wooden Hawk (Binchotan Charcoal) Restocked

Hand-carved Wooden Hawk (Binchotan Charcoal) RestockedSasano 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 solid black eagle has been finished with binchotan charcoal paint a contemporary take on the

giving it a unique warmth and organic charm

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The surface although left uncoated it has toughness that resembles that of enamel or glass and water or dirt can be easily wiped off

" Known for their purifying properties and their ability to open the path to good fortune

8" long [C] 18cm/ 7" long [D] 24cm/ 9

by boiling the wood

made with locally sourced clay and glaze in Mashiko

[Size #6] 27

offering a light layer in air-conditioned spaces

is woven in Ichinomiya

The handle is designed for comfort

5cm H / 6" W x 6" H (not including the loop)