Collana / cuore intagliato in legno 2

This necklace was crafted by an artisan who usually carves Buddhist statues and other sculptures.Drawing on years of experience and refined techniques, the piece features incredibly intricate details.

Remarkably, the entire necklace is carved from a single block of wood.

How about a gift for your loved ones?

Width：3.5cm
Height : 6.5cm
Weight：3g
*Leather cord is adjustable in length

Wood

SETSUKO TAKEUCHI

I carry the lessons my father taught me into my work.

Cherish your tools. Respect the wood. Speak with the Buddha. Be kind to others. Work with all your heart.

Just like sharpening a blade, I sharpen my mind before beginning any task.

Just as my father always did.

ARTISAN STORY

Setsuko Takeuchi
Influenced by my father, a Buddhist sculptor, I began training in wood carving in the summer of my second year of high school.
The woods that have found their way to me through fate are each given new life in forms they are meant to become, and then sent to those who have been waiting for them.
I continue to carve with care, honoring the connection between the wood, the people, and the heartfelt intentions that bind them.

NISHIJIN ORI / NISHIJIN SILK TEXTILES

About 1,200 years ago / 800s / Heian Period (794–1185)

Nishijin textiles trace their technical roots to the Oribe-no-tsukasa, a Heian-period government workshop that produced luxury cloth for the court. Weavers scattered during the Onin War but later returned to the area around the former western army camp—nishi-jin—giving the district its enduring name. In the Meiji period, European Jacquard technology was actively introduced.

In Japan, Nishijin represents some of the country’s most prestigious silk weaving, especially obi and Noh costumes. Because designs are woven from pre-dyed yarn rather than printed afterward, colors can have extraordinary depth. Today the skills also appear in ties, bags, interiors and collaborations with fashion brands.

“Nishijin” was not originally an ancient place-name; it literally refers to the “western camp” of the Onin War. Production is also profoundly distributed: design, pattern preparation, twisting, dyeing and weaving may involve more than twenty specialized stages across the neighborhood. The city district itself functions like a single enormous workshop.

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.