{"product_id":"k25229-folk-craft-by-takahashi-takaichi-高橋高市","title":"K25229 - Folk craft by Takahashi Takaichi 高橋高市","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking vintage example of Sasano Ittobori (笹野一刀彫), the traditional woodcarving craft of Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, created by master artisan Takahashi Takaichi (高橋高市).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure represents the celebrated Otaka Poppo (お鷹ぽっぽ), a stylised hawk that has become one of the best-known forms of Sasano folk carving. Standing upright upon the natural section of a branch, the bird combines a powerful, simplified silhouette with remarkably delicate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts most distinctive feature is the plumage: thin layers of wood have been skillfully shaved and curled directly from the body, creating sweeping wings and an elegant spiralling tail. These feather-like shavings give the sculpture a wonderful sense of movement while demonstrating the remarkable control required by the ittobori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahashi Takaichi (高橋高市) was a noted Sasano Ittobori craftsman from Yonezawa City, active particularly during the Showa period, when Japanese regional folk crafts experienced renewed nationwide appreciation. His work belongs to an important generation of artisans who preserved and developed this centuries-old carving tradition during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12 x 7 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58550554591563,"sku":"K25229","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_8676f7db-2876-4b4b-b6f9-edede4b0abfd.jpg?v=1790005260","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k25229-folk-craft-by-takahashi-takaichi-%e9%ab%98%e6%a9%8b%e9%ab%98%e5%b8%82","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}