Making the most of the natural color of yew wood“Ichii Itto Bori” is a traditional ”kogei” of the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture. Wood used for ”Ichii Itto Bori” is, literally, the ichii (yew) wood. At first, ”netsuke” of small animals such as turtles, frogs, and birds were made. There are two types of work left by them – those carved with simple abbreviated lines, and those that are true to life. ”Ichii Itto Bori” continued to develop, and presently a wide range of work is being made, like masks and Buddha statues. |
Carving facial expressionsNakata interviewed Hisayuki Wani, who entered the world of ”Ichii Itto Carving” at the age of 16. Many of his pieces are characterized by warm smiles, and many customers purchases his pieces because they are draw n to the expressions. |
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- Traditional Craftsman Hisayuki Wani
- 1-296-6 Morishitamachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture