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Contemporary Wooden Kimono Sculpture Carved in Japanese Elm by Toru Kaizawa

$32,315.85per item
£24,000per item
€28,301.19per item
CA$44,769.25per item
A$50,211.69per item
CHF 26,295.08per item
MX$610,121per item
NOK 333,903.53per item
SEK 316,564.07per item
DKK 211,253.56per item
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About the Item

This hand-carved wooden kimono sculpture is a contemporary piece of art made by award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa. Entitled “Hagi”, this piece was created in collaboration with SoShiro gallery for the Ainu collection. It celebrates the artistry of the indigenous Ainu people of the Japanese archipelago and their sacred relationship to forests and nature. Hagi, who was Kaizawa’s grandmother, designed, embroidered, and wore the original kimono this artwork is based on, highlighting both a visual, cultural, and personal history for the artist. Atni wood, an indigenous elm from the Nibutani region in Hokkaido, is carved with traditional techniques passed through the Kaizawa family. Notable details include the “fish scale” carving on the hands and feet, adding texture to the traditional clothing items such as the tekunpe hand coverings, and the chain-like belt, called a ‘tumus’, which is made from one single piece of wood. Through their collaboration, Toru Kaizawa and SoShiro found that creating or owning a piece of design can help preserve centuries-old craft traditions. This wooden kimono can be made as a bespoke commission.
  • Creator:
    Toru Kaizawa (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.03 in (155 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Hand-Carved,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2019
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    7-8 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AINU-HA-0131stDibs: LU5726226897082

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