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expression, allowing you to feel the warmth and dynamism of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.\u003cbr\u003e 2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnounced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_info_block\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_opt_table\" class=\"product_option_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"6 \/ Free","offer_id":47275115807024,"sku":null,"price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20231216_72.jpg?v=1702796928"},{"product_id":"kenjisato-8","title":"Kenji Sato \"Stool Soe\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \"Stool Soe\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Author: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W20.8cm H39cm D20cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: Sophora\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Creator-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is an active master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary as a wood carver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood and creating numerous works since he was 22 years old, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The products are mainly made of cute, abstract wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan bears.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The carved wooden bears are created by calculating the annual rings (patterns on the cross section of the tree), and each piece has a different expression, allowing you to feel the warmth and dynamism of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.\u003cbr\u003e 2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnounced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_info_block\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_opt_table\" class=\"product_option_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"8 \/ Free","offer_id":47275129405744,"sku":null,"price":143000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20231216_50.jpg?v=1702796127"},{"product_id":"kenjisato-9","title":"Kenji Sato \"Crawling Bear\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \"Crawling Bear Soe\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Author: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W25cm H26cm D34cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: Soko\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Creator-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is an active master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary as a wood carver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood and creating numerous works since he was 22 years old, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The products are mainly made of cute, abstract wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan bears.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The carved wooden bears are created by calculating the annual rings (patterns on the cross section of the tree), and each piece has a different expression, allowing you to feel the warmth and dynamism of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.\u003cbr\u003e 2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnounced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_info_block\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_opt_table\" class=\"product_option_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"9 \/ Free","offer_id":47275132158256,"sku":null,"price":187000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20231216_56.jpg?v=1702796170"},{"product_id":"kenjisato_r1","title":"Kenji Sato \"Handstand Bear (Ryukyu Indigo)\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Handstand Bear Sokai (Ryukyu Aizome)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAuthor: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W10cm H22.5cm D11.5cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: Sophora\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDyeing: Ryukyu indigo dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Creator-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is an active master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary as a wood carver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood and creating numerous works since he was 22 years old, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The products are mainly made of cute, abstract wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan bears.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The carved wooden bears are created by calculating the annual rings (patterns on the cross section of the tree), and each piece has a different expression, allowing you to feel the warmth and dynamism of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.\u003cbr\u003e 2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnounced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRYUKYU 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The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard labor involved in the indigo production process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation conditions and the amount of lime water used during the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy hand-dying each piece using indigo produced using a method that has been passed down from ancient times and carefully repeating the washing process, each piece has a unique texture and expression that cannot be achieved with chemical dyes. It has a different depth. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be the color of a deep culture similar to the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheaply available chemically synthesized indigo became popular, fewer people were engaged in the labor-intensive work of indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e For more information on RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Please be aware of the following as it is a characteristic of the product before purchasing\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・As the natural wood is hand-dyed, there may be individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions as a result of natural dyeing. The unique unevenness is the biggest feature that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Please note that indigo-dyed products may transfer color due to water or friction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Please store in a place that is not exposed to sunlight as it can easily get sunburned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product_info_block\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_option_table\" id=\"prd_opt_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Ryukyu Indigo 1 \/ Free","offer_id":47348430111024,"sku":null,"price":69300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240102_25.jpg?v=1704272583"},{"product_id":"kenjisato_r2","title":"Kenji Sato \"Crawling Bear (Ryukyu Aizome)\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Crawling Bear (Ryukyu Aizome)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W19cm H10.5cm D11.5cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: China \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDyeing: Ryukyu indigo dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Creator-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is an active master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary as a wood carver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood and creating numerous works since he was 22 years old, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The products are mainly made of cute, abstract wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan bears.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The carved wooden bears are created by calculating the annual rings (patterns on the cross section of the tree), and each piece has a different expression, allowing you to feel the warmth and dynamism of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.\u003cbr\u003e 2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnounced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRYUKYU INDIGO (Ryukyu indigo dyeing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRyukyu indigo, which has been cultivated in Okinawa since ancient times and was used as a dye for indigo dyeing, is an indispensable dye for Okinawan dyeing and weaving. The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard labor involved in the indigo production process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation conditions and the amount of lime water used during the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy hand-dying each piece using indigo produced using a method that has been passed down from ancient times and carefully repeating the washing process, each piece has a unique texture and expression that cannot be achieved with chemical dyes. It has a different depth. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be the color of a deep culture similar to the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheaply available chemically synthesized indigo became popular, fewer people were engaged in the labor-intensive work of indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e For more information on RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Please be aware of the following as it is a characteristic of the product before purchasing\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・As the natural wood is hand-dyed, there may be individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions as a result of natural dyeing. The unique unevenness is the biggest feature that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Please note that indigo-dyed products may transfer color due to water or friction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Please store in a place that is not exposed to sunlight as it can easily get sunburned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_info_block\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_opt_table\" class=\"product_option_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Ryukyu Indigo 2 \/ Free","offer_id":47348434174256,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240102_18.jpg?v=1704273323"},{"product_id":"kenjisato_r3","title":"Kenji Sato \"Sitting Bear(Ryukyu Aizome)\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Sitting Bear (Ryukyu Aizome)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W14.2cm H19.5cm D13.5cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: Yellowfin tuna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDyeing: Ryukyu indigo dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Creator-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is an active master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary as a wood carver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood and creating numerous works since he was 22 years old, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The products are mainly made of cute, abstract wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan bears.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The carved wooden bears are created by calculating the annual rings (patterns on the cross section of the tree), and each piece has a different expression, allowing you to feel the warmth and dynamism of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.\u003cbr\u003e 2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnounced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRYUKYU INDIGO (Ryukyu indigo dyeing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRyukyu indigo, which has been cultivated in Okinawa since ancient times and was used as a dye for indigo dyeing, is an indispensable dye for Okinawan dyeing and weaving. The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard labor involved in the indigo production process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation conditions and the amount of lime water used during the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy hand-dying each piece using indigo produced using a method that has been passed down from ancient times and carefully repeating the washing process, each piece has a unique texture and expression that cannot be achieved with chemical dyes. It has a different depth. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be the color of a deep culture similar to the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheaply available chemically synthesized indigo became popular, fewer people were engaged in the labor-intensive work of indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e For more information on RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・As the natural wood is hand-dyed, there may be individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions as a result of natural dyeing. 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Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944016363824,"sku":null,"price":132000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240326_145.jpg?v=1711592926"},{"product_id":"syueishimabukuro-shisa1","title":"Shuei Shimabukuro \"Hand-twisted Shisa\"","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Hand-twisted shisa\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAuthor: Shuei \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShimabukuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Origin: Okinawa Size: Height 42cm Width 34.5cm Depth 22cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Material: pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Creator-\u003cbr\u003e Shimabukuro Shuei Okiten member\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e-condition-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere are small scratches and scuffs overall due to use over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMade in Okinawa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order. Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944041955632,"sku":null,"price":275000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240326_124.jpg?v=1711594018"},{"product_id":"syueishimabukuro-shishi1","title":"Shuei Shimabukuro \"Lion Incense Burner\"","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Lion incense burner\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Author: Shuei \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShimabukuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Origin: Okinawa Size: Height 17cm Width 15cm Depth 12cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Material: pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Creator-\u003cbr\u003e Shimabukuro Shuei Okiten member\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e -condition-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e There are small scratches and scuffs overall due to use over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Material: Ceramic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Made in Okinawa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order. Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944063123760,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240326_157.jpg?v=1711594438"},{"product_id":"jirokinjyo-torikabin1","title":"金城次郎 \"鳥文花瓶\"","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"鳥文花瓶\"\u003cbr\u003e魚や海老で有名な金城次郎さんですが、こちらは大変珍しい鳥文の花瓶です。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e作家：金城次郎\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (きんじょう じろう)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e産地：沖縄\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eサイズ：高さ17cm 横幅13.5cm 口径7cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e素材：陶器\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-作り手-\u003cbr\u003e金城次郎\u003cbr\u003e1912年　 沖縄県那覇市生まれ。\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1924年　新垣栄徳の製陶所で陶器見習工として働く。\u003cbr 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1969年　広島にて第1回個展開催\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e　　　　　 日本民藝館展にて『三彩盒子』他が日本民藝館賞受賞。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1971年　第1回日本陶芸展に入選。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1972年　読谷村座喜味に移動し築窯。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1973年　国画会会員となる。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1974年　京都国立近代美術館主催『沖縄の工芸』展に出品。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1981年　勲六等瑞宝章受賞。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1985年　重要無形文化財技術保持者（人間国宝）に認定。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e　　　　　 昭和60年度沖縄県功労章受賞。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1993年　勲四等瑞宝章受賞。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2004年　12月24日　没\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e-コンディション-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e目立つような傷や欠けもなくいい状態です。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMaterial : 陶器\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMade in Okinawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e＊こちらの商品は店頭でも販売中のため、ご注文頂いた際にすでに完売している可能性がございます。 予めご了承ください。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944215626032,"sku":null,"price":275000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240326_191.jpg?v=1711595796"},{"product_id":"jirokinjyo-tyatubo1","title":"Jiro Kinjo \"Line carved fish pattern tea pot\"","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Line carved fish pattern teapot\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece was created during Jiro Kinjo's Tsuboya period, before he moved to Yomitan Village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Author: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJiro\u003c\/span\u003e Kinjo\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Origin: Okinawa Size: Height 11.5cm Width 11\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Material: pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Creator-\u003cbr\u003e Jiro Kinjo\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1912 in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1924 Worked as a pottery apprentice at Eitoku Aragaki's pottery factory.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1936 Married Tomarimuraya Hikukame and their eldest son, Toshio, was born.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn January 1946, he opened his own workplace in Tsuboya and became independent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudied under Shoji Hamada and Kanjiro Kawai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1954 A new craft section was established and works were exhibited at the 6th Okinawa Art Exhibition (Okiten).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeld the first two-person ceramic art exhibition with Eizaburo Aragaki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1955 Selected for the 29th National Exhibition for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1956: Received the Newcomer Award at the 30th National Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1957: At the 31st National Exhibition, ``Gosu-e Otsubo'' won the Kokugakai award and became a member of the association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1969 First solo exhibition held in Hiroshima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the Japan Folk Crafts Museum exhibition, ``Sansai Fushiko'' and other works won the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1971 Selected for the 1st Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1972 Moved to Zakimi, Yomitan Village and built a kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1973 Became a member of the Kokugakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1974 Exhibited at the \"Okinawa Crafts\" exhibition sponsored by the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1981: Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1985 Certified as an Important Intangible Cultural Property Technology Holder (Living National Treasure).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReceived the Okinawa Prefecture Medal of Merit in 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1993: Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDied December 24, 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e -condition-\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is in good condition with no noticeable scratches or chips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Material: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMade in Okinawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order. 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font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is in good condition with no noticeable scratches or chips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMade in Okinawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order. Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944553890096,"sku":null,"price":99000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240326_175.jpg?v=1711597403"},{"product_id":"jirokinjyo-hirakadobachi1","title":"Jiro Kinjo \"Flat square bowl with line carved shrimp pattern\"","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Line carved shrimp pattern flat square bowl\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis work is a flat bowl with line carvings of shrimp and tricolor dots, representative of Jiro Kinjo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It has a very beautiful appearance. The flat pot is a rare item that is produced in small numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAuthor: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJiro\u003c\/span\u003e Kinjo\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Origin: Okinawa Size: Height 10.2cm Width 15cm Depth 16.2cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Material: pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Creator-\u003cbr\u003e Jiro Kinjo\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1912 in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1924 Worked as a pottery apprentice at Eitoku Aragaki's pottery factory.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1936 Married Tomarimuraya Hikukame and their eldest son, Toshio, was born.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn January 1946, he opened his own workplace in Tsuboya and became independent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudied under Shoji Hamada and Kanjiro Kawai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1954 A new craft section was established and works were exhibited at the 6th Okinawa Art Exhibition (Okiten).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeld the first two-person ceramic art exhibition with Eizaburo Aragaki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1955 Selected for the 29th National Exhibition for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1956: Received the Newcomer Award at the 30th National Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1957: At the 31st National Exhibition, ``Gosu-e Otsubo'' won the Kokugakai award and became a member of the association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1969 First solo exhibition held in Hiroshima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the Japan Folk Crafts Museum exhibition, ``Sansai Fushiko'' and other works won the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1971 Selected for the 1st Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1972 Moved to Zakimi, Yomitan Village and built a kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1973 Became a member of the Kokugakai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1974 Exhibited at the \"Okinawa Crafts\" exhibition sponsored by the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1981: Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1985 Certified as an Important Intangible Cultural Property Technology Holder (Living National Treasure).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReceived the Okinawa Prefecture Medal of Merit in 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1993: Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDied December 24, 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e-condition-\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is in good condition with no noticeable scratches or chips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMade in Okinawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This product is currently on sale in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order. Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944732115248,"sku":null,"price":385000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240326_201.jpg?v=1711598241"},{"product_id":"kenjisato-2403302","title":"Kenji Sato \"Mask Soe\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \"Mask Soe\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Author: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W10.3cm H11.8cm D4.5cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnju\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard work in the indigo manufacturing process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation state and the amount of lime water to use in the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach piece is dyed by hand using indigo dye created using traditional methods and washed carefully over and over again to create a unique texture and a different depth of expression for each piece that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be a cultural color with a depth like the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheap synthetic indigo became widespread, fewer people are engaged in the time-consuming work of dyeing indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For more information about RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Please be aware that the following are product characteristics before purchasing\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Since natural wood is hand-dyed, there are individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions that are the texture of natural dyeing. The unique unevenness is the greatest feature that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Please note that indigo-dyed products may transfer color if exposed to water or rubbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Since it is easily sunburned, please store it in a place away from direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e*This product is also sold in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_info_block\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_opt_table\" class=\"product_option_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Ryukyu Indigo 4 \/ Free","offer_id":48256875233584,"sku":null,"price":99000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240427_19.jpg?v=1714213343"},{"product_id":"kenjisato_r5","title":"Kenji Sato \"Crawling Bear Sina (Ryukyu Indigo Dye)\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Crawling Bear China (Ryukyu Indigo Dye)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAuthor: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W12cm H14cm D26cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: Shina\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyeing: Ryukyu indigo dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Maker-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is a master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who is currently celebrating his 50th anniversary as a woodcarver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood since he was 22 years old and has created numerous works, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The focus of his work is on cute, abstract wooden carvings of bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan Bear.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The wooden carvings of bears are created by calculating annual rings (patterns on the cross-section of wood), and each one has a different expression, making them works that allow you to feel the warmth and dynamism of wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1950 in Furano, the home of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973: Studied under Noriaki, the brother of the founder of \"Sato Kuma\"\u003cbr\u003e In 1985, he established his own creative wood carving studio, Sato, in Asahikawa.\u003cbr\u003e 1996: Started carving owls using his own unique technique.\u003cbr\u003e In 2002, he started focusing on fish, and responded to the various requests of his fans, including salmon, flounder, sculpin, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe released the roughly cut carved bears he had been working on before as \"Ken-chan Bear.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRYUKYU INDIGO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRyukyu indigo, which has been cultivated in Okinawa since ancient times and used as a dye for indigo dyeing, is an essential dye for Okinawan dyeing and weaving. The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard work in the indigo manufacturing process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation state and the amount of lime water to use in the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach piece is dyed by hand using indigo dye created using traditional methods and washed carefully over and over again to create a unique texture and a different depth of expression for each piece that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be a cultural color with a depth like the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheap synthetic indigo became widespread, fewer people are engaged in the time-consuming work of dyeing indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For more information about RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Please be aware that the following are product characteristics before purchasing\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Since natural wood is hand-dyed, there are individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions that are the texture of natural dyeing. The unique unevenness is the greatest feature that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Please note that indigo-dyed products may transfer color if exposed to water or rubbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Since it is easily sunburned, please store it in a place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e*This product is also sold in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_info_block\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_opt_table\" class=\"product_option_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Ryukyu Indigo 5 \/ Free","offer_id":48256986087728,"sku":null,"price":69300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240427_1.jpg?v=1714203512"},{"product_id":"kenjisato_r6","title":"Kenji Sato \"Mask Sen (Ryukyu Indigo Dye)\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \" \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMasksen\u003c\/span\u003e \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Author: Kenji Sato\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Kenji Sato)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Size: W9.5cm H12cm D5.3cm\u003cbr\u003e Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSen (cork)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDyeing: Ryukyu indigo dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Maker-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is a master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who is currently celebrating his 50th anniversary as a woodcarver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood since he was 22 years old and has created numerous works, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The focus of their work is on cute, abstract wooden carvings of bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan Bear.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The wooden carvings of bears are created by calculating annual rings (patterns on the cross-section of wood), and each one has a different expression, making them works that allow you to feel the warmth and dynamism of wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1950 in Furano, the home of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973: Studied under Noriaki, the brother of the founder of \"Sato Kuma\"\u003cbr\u003e In 1985, he established his own creative wood carving studio, Sato, in Asahikawa.\u003cbr\u003e 1996: Started carving owls using his own unique technique.\u003cbr\u003e In 2002, he started focusing on fish, and responded to the various requests of his fans, including salmon, flounder, sculpin, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe released the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on before as \"Ken-chan Bear.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRYUKYU INDIGO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRyukyu indigo, which has been cultivated in Okinawa since ancient times and used as a dye for indigo dyeing, is an essential dye for Okinawan dyeing and weaving. The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard work in the indigo manufacturing process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation state and the amount of lime water to use in the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach piece is dyed by hand using indigo dye created using traditional methods and washed carefully over and over again to create a unique texture and a different depth of expression for each piece that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be a cultural color with a depth like the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheap synthetic indigo became widespread, fewer people are engaged in the time-consuming work of dyeing indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For more information about RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Please be aware that the following are product characteristics before purchasing\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Since natural wood is hand-dyed, there are individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions that are the texture of natural dyeing. The unique unevenness is the greatest feature that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Please note that indigo-dyed products may transfer color if exposed to water or rubbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Since it is easily sunburned, please store it in a place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e*This product is also sold in stores, so it may already be sold out by the time you place your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please note.\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_info_block\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_opt_table\" class=\"product_option_table\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Ryukyu Indigo 6 \/ Free","offer_id":48257054572848,"sku":"","price":24200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240427_12.jpg?v=1714213229"},{"product_id":"oaxaca-wood-carving-isaiasjimenez-6","title":"OAXACA WOOD CARVING \"カエル(イサイアス・ヒメネス作)\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"カエル(イサイアス・ヒメネス作)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e作者：イサイアス ヒメネス\u003cbr\u003e産地：メキシコ・オアハカ州アラソーラ\u003cbr\u003eサイズ：全長18.5cm 高さ10cm\u003cbr\u003e製作年：2024年\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e-ARTIST-\u003cbr\u003eIsaias Jimenez Hernandez（イサイアス・ヒメネス・エルナンデス）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1961年生まれ。\u003cbr\u003eオアハカンウッドカービングの創始者マヌエル・ヒメネス氏の息子イサイアス。\u003cbr\u003e兄アンヘリコとともに10代から父の木彫りを手伝うようになり、その技術を学びながら自らも腕を磨いていった。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e家族を持ってからも父マヌエルと同居していたため、そのまま生家の一部を増築しマヌエル・ヒメネス博物館を設立。観光客のためのワークショップや他の地域の民芸博覧会にも積極的に参加し、ファミリーと博物館の広報に尽力している。\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e＊こちらの商品は店頭でも販売中のため、ご注文頂いた際にすでに完売している可能性がございます。予めご了承ください。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTH STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48570874429744,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/4650\/1680\/files\/20240527_2.jpg?v=1716801970"},{"product_id":"oaxaca-wood-carving-isaiasjimenez-7","title":"OAXACA WOOD CARVING \"Rabbit (by Isaias Jimenez)\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_exp container_section clearfix\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \"Rabbit (by Isaias Jimenez)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Artist: Isaias Jimenez Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico Size: Length 30cm, Height 23cm\u003cbr\u003e Year of production: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e -ARTIST-\u003cbr\u003e Isaias Jimenez Hernandez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Born in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e Isaias, son of Manuel Jimenez, founder of Oaxacan wood carving.\u003cbr\u003e Together with his older brother Angelico, he began helping his father with wood carving in his teens, learning the techniques and honing his own skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Even after having a family, she continued to live with her father, Manuel, and so she expanded part of the house where she was born and established the Manuel Jimenez Museum. 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dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Creator-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Kenji Sato is an active master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary as a wood carver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e He is a sculptor who has been working with wood and creating numerous works since he was 22 years old, and will turn 73 in 2023.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The products are mainly made of cute, abstract wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as \"Ken-chan bears.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The carved wooden bears are created by calculating the annual rings (patterns on the cross section of the tree), and each piece has a different expression, allowing you to feel the warmth and dynamism of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender\u003cbr\u003e 1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City\u003cbr\u003e 1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.\u003cbr\u003e 2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnounced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRYUKYU INDIGO (Ryukyu indigo dyeing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRyukyu indigo, which has been cultivated in Okinawa since ancient times and was used as a dye for indigo dyeing, is an indispensable dye for Okinawan dyeing and weaving. The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard labor involved in the indigo production process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation conditions and the amount of lime water used during the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy hand-dying each piece using indigo produced using a method that has been passed down from ancient times and carefully repeating the washing process, each piece has a unique texture and expression that cannot be achieved with chemical dyes. It has a different depth. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be the color of a deep culture similar to the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheaply available chemically synthesized indigo became popular, fewer people were engaged in the labor-intensive work of indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e For more information on RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Please be aware of the following as it is a characteristic of the product before purchasing\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・As the natural wood is hand-dyed, there may be individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions as a result of natural dyeing. 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The cultivation method is harsh, and in order to grow high-quality indigo leaves, thorough cultivation management and techniques are required, as well as strong physical and mental strength to withstand the hard work in the indigo manufacturing process. In addition, many years of experience and hard work are required to determine the fermentation state and the amount of lime water to use in the manufacturing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach piece is dyed by hand using indigo dye created using traditional methods and washed carefully over and over again to create a unique texture and a different depth of expression for each piece that cannot be expressed with chemical dyes. Ryukyu indigo can be said to be a cultural color with a depth like the beautiful ocean of Okinawa. However, as time passed and cheap synthetic indigo became widespread, fewer people are engaged in the time-consuming work of dyeing indigo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For more information about RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/southstore-online.com\/blogs\/feauture\/ryukyu-indigo-dyed\"\u003eAbout RYUKYU INDIGO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;Please be aware that the following are product characteristics before purchasing\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e・Since natural wood is hand-dyed, there are individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease enjoy the uneven color transitions that are the texture of natural dyeing. 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