Author: Kenji Sato (Kenji Sato)
Origin: Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Size: W15.2cm H27.5cm D13cm
Material: Sophora
Dyeing: Ryukyu indigo dyeing
-Creator-
Kenji Sato is an active master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary as a wood carver.
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.
The products are mainly made of cute, abstract wooden carved bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as "Ken-chan bears."
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.
1950 Born in Furano City, the village of lavender
1973 Studied under his brother Noriaki, founder of “Satokuma”
1985 Independent creative wood carving company Sato established in Asahikawa City
1996 Started carving owls using a unique method.
2002 Focusing on fish, he responds to a variety of orders from his fans, including salmon, flounder, swordfish, and deep-sea fish.
2018 Announced the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on for some time as “Ken-chan Bear”
For more information on RYUKYU INDIGO, please see below.
About RYUKYU INDIGO
<Please be aware of the following as it is a characteristic of the product before purchasing>
・As the natural wood is hand-dyed, there may be individual differences. Please 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.
・Please note that indigo-dyed products may transfer color due to water or friction.
・Please store in a place that is not exposed to sunlight as it can easily get sunburned.
Please note.