Wooden figurine – Long-haired White Cat
T-LAB Polepole Figurine White Long-Haired Cat, hand-sculpted and hand-painted in Bali from eco-friendly Albizia Falcata wood. Rounded and smooth silhouette typical of the range, white coat rendered with plant-based paint, each piece is unique due to slight variations. Decorative object.
Handmade Polepole Wooden Animals
“Pole pole” means slowly, little by little, in Swahili. The Japanese manufacturer T-Lab is committed to preserving the craft of woodworking. The original minimalist design, round and smooth, makes these animals very endearing and cute.
Each piece is cut, carved, finely sanded, and finally hand-painted, making each one slightly different and completely unique!
- Handcrafted in Bali
- Plant-based paint
- “Albizia Falcata” wood sourced from eco-responsible forests
Each animal is different, each model unique: the size and shape of the animal may vary.
Decorative item, not suitable for small children.
Eco-Responsible Wooden Animals
T-Lab preserves the natural and very fast growth of Albizia Falcata forests by committing to replant the trees used in its production. This is a completely natural product with no chemical treatments or pollutants in the wood or paint used.
A Natural and Minimalist Decorative Object
The simplicity and softness of this animal will soothe you throughout the day. It will easily find its place on your desk; a simple glance at your totem animal will make you forget all daily worries. The perfect balance between the natural color of the wood and the black paint makes it a unique decorative piece that will easily fit into your home.
Your pole animal will stand out just as well in a very bright spot like a windowsill or hiding in the shade of a bookshelf. To better match your interior decoration, it is ideal to place your favorite animal in an environment that perfectly suits this type of design product: a wooden shelf, a Scandinavian-inspired desk, or as decoration in a child’s room.
Manufacturing Steps
Also explore: T-Lab Animal Figurines, T-LAB New Arrivals, and Decoration.
Features
- Weight
- 10 g
- Color
- White
- Origin
- Bali, Indonesia
- Brand since
- 1991
- Manufacturing
- Handcrafted
Designed in Japan, carved in Bali
Each Polepole animal is born from a sketch in Japan and then takes shape in Bali, hand-carved from albizia wood. No two are exactly alike. Polepole means "slowly" in Swahili: placed on a shelf, they invite you to take your time.
T-LAB EXPERTISE
What makes these animals unique
A Japanese sketch
Each animal begins with a drawing in Japan, featuring simple and gentle lines, recognizable among all.
The hand of Balinese sculptors
The artisans of Bali carve each piece from albizia wood. The blade marks remain visible; it's the signature of handmade craftsmanship.
Plant-based paint
The soft shades come from plant-based paints, applied in thin layers that allow the wood to breathe.
None is identical
The grain of the wood, the angle of the blade, the artisan's gesture: each animal is a unique piece.
Slowly, gently
The name comes from Swahili. It is an invitation to slow down, place an animal nearby, and breathe.
A growing menagerie
Polar bears, penguins, cats, parakeets: the family includes dozens of species to collect.