Wood Carving / Pet Alter / Cat
Before you buy
The Suigenkyo Online Store carries handmade works by artisans from all over Japan.
Please note that the design, etc. may differ slightly from the photo due to the handmade nature of the product.
Please be aware that there may be a delay in reflecting the inventory of one-of-a-kind items because they are also sold by the artisans, and they may be out of stock. In such cases, we will cancel your order.
Shipping
- Orders over $150 qualify for free shipping.
- Orders under $150 will incur a shipping fee, which is automatically calculated at checkout.
Customs and VAT
- Please be aware that customs duties and VAT may apply at the time of delivery.
- The customer is responsible for the payment of any customs duties and VAT.
- Customs duties and VAT are non-refundable.
※It would be appreciated if you could check the customs duties in advance on your country's customs website.
Delivery Services
- Japan Post
- DHL
Delivery Time
- If the item is in stock, it will be dispatched within approximately one week.
- If the item is out of stock, the production time varies depending on the product. Please check the Delivery Date in the Material & Caution section of the product description.
Last updated: 9/3/2024
Product Description
Product Story
General Product Information
Life with a pet is full of joy and gives us a sense of security.
We wondered if we could give that feeling so that people could feel it even after their pets had gone.
By creating a pet altar, the craftsmen thought that pet owners could use it as a place to hold their pets close to their hearts.
We also paid particular attention to the materials and finishes so that the altar gives the feeling of warmth and charm when placed next to you.
Natural hinoki cypress is used to express its warmth, and Kazushige Ijiri, a butsudan carver known for his soft impression of carving, puts his heart and soul into his work to express the pet's loveliness.
Product History
When did these crafts start to craft?:100 years ago / 1900AD / Showa period in Japan
At Ijiri Engraving Studio, we place great importance on applying the engraving techniques handed down from our predecessors into works that are blended in with the modern society. The service of the company is not limited to shrines and temples, but also focuses on the production of carved nameplates for ordinary homes and signboards for stores and other facilities. The works, which are carved by hand one by one by craftsmen, have warmth and originality, and have a mysterious charm that attracts people.
Craftsman Story
Craftsman Profile
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.
Craftsman Passion
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.
Your Contribution to Craftsman
Customer Voice
Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!
Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?
As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!
We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo
Measurement
Width:5.5cm
Depth:4.5cm
Height:8.5cm
Weight:28g
Material & Caution
Materials
Wood
Caution
Individual Difference
Each piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.
Delivery Date
Please note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.