Wooden figurine – Kadomatsu – New Year collection
T-LAB wooden figurine inspired by the Kadomatsu, a traditional Japanese New Year ornament. Handmade in Bali from Albizia Falcata wood, hand-painted with plant-based pigments, featuring soft and minimalist shapes, unique piece.
HANDMADE POLEPOLE WOODEN ANIMALS
“Pole pole” means slowly, little by little in Swahili. The Japanese manufacturer T-Lab is committed to passing on the craft of woodworking.
The original, minimalist design with rounded, soft shapes makes these animals especially endearing and full of charm.
Cut, carved, finely sanded, and hand-painted, each piece is 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 is unique: size and shape may vary
- Decorative object, not suitable for young children
ECO-RESPONSIBLE WOODEN ANIMALS
T-Lab protects nature and the very fast growth of Albizia Falcata forests by committing to replant the trees used for its production.
This is a completely natural product, free from chemical treatments and pollutants, both in the wood and in the 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 animal totem will be enough to make you forget the worries of everyday life.
The perfect balance between the natural color of the wood and the black paint makes it a unique decorative object that naturally fits into your interior.
Your Polepole animal will stand out just as well on a sunlit windowsill as nestled in the shade of a bookshelf.
For perfect harmony with your decor, it is ideal to place your favorite animal in an environment that highlights this type of creation: a wooden shelf, a Scandinavian-inspired desk, or as a decorative element in a child’s room.
THE MANUFACTURING STEPS
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Features
- Weight
- 10 g
- Material
- Wood
- Color
- Green
- Origin
- Bali, Indonesia
- Brand since
- 1991
- Manufacturing
- Handcrafted
Japanese festivals carved in wood
The Japanese manufacturer T-Lab is committed to passing on the craft of woodworking. Its festive decorations are handmade in Bali from albizia falcata wood sourced from eco-responsible forests. Each piece is cut, carved, finely sanded, and then hand-painted with plant-based paint. The Nakayoshi Christmas trees arrive in December, while the kadomatsu, kagami mochi, and lion dance accompany the New Year. They are displayed for a few weeks, stored away, and then brought out again the following year.
T-LAB EXPERTISE
What makes these decorations unique
A Japanese manufacturer
T-Lab is a Japanese brand dedicated to woodworking. The design remains minimalist, with rounded and soft shapes.
Made in Bali
Each decoration is handcrafted in Bali. The cutting, carving, and sanding are done by hand, piece by piece.
A light and pale wood
Albizia falcata comes from eco-responsible forests. It is a softwood that can be worked with a knife and retains its visible grain.
Plant-based paint
The colors are applied by hand using a plant-based paint on finely sanded wood.
No identical parts
The size and shape vary from one piece to another. Each item is therefore slightly different from the others.
Two holiday collections
The Christmas trees from the Nakayoshi Christmas collection, in two sizes, and the kadomatsu, kagami mochi, and lion dance from the New Year collection.