Wooden Figurine - Turtle
Turtle figurine from the Pole Pole collection by T-LAB, carved from wood and hand-painted in Bali. A lightweight decorative object with soft shapes, crafted using artisanal methods that respect the forests.
POLE POLE - Turtle
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Features
- Weight
- 12 g
- Material
- Wood
- Color
- White
- Origin
- Bali, Indonesia
- Brand since
- 1991
- Manufacturing
- Artisanal
Usage & Entretien
- Do not clean with water, as the paint may dissolve.
- Do not expose to high heat to prevent discoloration and cracking of the wood.
- Since the wood is untreated, it is naturally sensitive to moisture. In a very humid room, you may see mold spots appear.
"Pole Pole" means slowly, little by little, in Swahili. The Japanese manufacturer T-Lab is committed to conveying the warmth of wood and handmade craftsmanship while preserving forests. This wood allows for a smooth and soft finish and results in a very lightweight object. Once finely sanded, they are hand-painted, making each piece slightly different and truly unique! Only skilled and meticulous artisans can achieve an almost identical result for the same animal.
The original design, all rounded and soft, makes these animals very endearing. The hardest part will be choosing...
WARNING: These animals are decorative objects. Not suitable for young children who might put them in their mouths.
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.
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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.