Holzschnitzerei / Drache

Using traditional techniques that have been handed down for over 70 years, we have brought the wood carving to life and produced a dragon that looks as if it were alive.

The dragon, which is said to symbolize all luck, is a powerful interior decoration.
We hope you will enjoy this hand-carved piece using traditional techniques to add color to your room.

Width：31cm
Depth：15cm
Height：24cm
Weight：1168g

Wood

ENGRAVING STUDIO IJIRI

We utilize the engraving techniques not only to preserve its tradition, but also use them for "now”. This means Ijiri Engraving Studio wants to not only preserve their tradition, but also to utilize our engraving techniques globally for today’s society.

We are striving to create works of art that are needed by people who live in today's world. With this in mind, we strive to create works of art every day.

ARTISAN STORY

Ijiri Engraving Studio / Kazushige Ijiri
The company proposes innovative concepts for butsudan (Buddhist altars) that blend in with modern life. Also, they collaborate with traditional Shiga crafts to introduce new ideas that combine Shiga traditions and innovation.

SUIUNCHOBORI / JAPANESE WOOD CARVING

About 100 years ago / 1900s / Modern Japan

Suiun carving is a modern Japanese woodcarving tradition that uses chisels to create relief patterns while preserving the visual character of the wood itself. Building on older carving skills, it developed through trays, boxes, panels and decorative objects that sit between household craft and fine art.

In Japan, this type of carving is valued for the way grain and carved shadow work together rather than for paint or applied ornament. Contemporary makers can adapt the same principles to abstract motifs and objects suited to modern interiors.

Carving is a subtractive art: once wood has been removed, it cannot be put back. The maker must imagine the finished form inside the material and reveal it gradually. Because relief depends on shadow, the same surface changes character as light moves across it during the day.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.