{"product_id":"ft537-tiger-sasano-ittobori-笹野一刀彫","title":"FT537 - Tiger Sasano-ittobori 笹野一刀彫","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sasano-ittobori 笹野一刀彫 tiger, a traditional Japanese woodcarving folk craft from Sasano, Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture. This piece comes with its original box and is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasano-ittobori, meaning “one-knife carving,” is known for its bold yet delicate forms. Using simple tools and quick, confident cuts, artisans create lively animals and auspicious figures with a distinctive rustic charm. The technique is especially admired for its expressive carved lines, feather-like surface details, and strong folk-art character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tiger is carved in a dynamic walking posture, with a bright yellow-orange body and bold black stripes. The face has a lively expression, with white details around the eyes and mouth, while the raised carved texture around the neck adds depth and movement. The curled tail is especially charming, showing the playful craftsmanship typical of Sasano-ittobori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the tiger is a powerful auspicious animal symbolising courage, strength, protection, and good fortune. Tiger figures are also popular as eto 干支 zodiac decorations, especially for the Year of the Tiger, and are often displayed in the home as protective and lucky ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger is mounted on a black wooden base, making it easy to display on a shelf, desk, tokonoma-style space, or folk craft collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5.5 x 13 x 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58109541122379,"sku":"FT537","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_d91ec460-fb33-48ef-8b4f-f4a0ee478747.jpg?v=1786524740","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/ft537-tiger-sasano-ittobori-%e7%ac%b9%e9%87%8e%e4%b8%80%e5%88%80%e5%bd%ab","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}