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Contemporary Wooden Kimono Sculpture Carved in Japanese Elm by Toru Kaizawa
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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:2019
- Production Type:New & Custom(Current Production)
- Estimated Production Time:7-8 weeks
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- Seller Location:London, GB
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A bespoke kimono can be carved with variations in pattern design.
Approximate prices of bespoke pieces are suggested through our current listings.
Bespoke – we are open to designing and creating pieces for your project. Please contact us if you would like to learn more.
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