{"product_id":"ft310-omiyage-japan-folk-crafts-kibori-kuma-木彫り熊","title":"FT310 - Omiyage Japan Folk Crafts Kibori Kuma 木彫り熊","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"79726bd0-550e-4e7a-921b-eb408f2e9364\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eThis is a traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e木彫り熊 (kibori kuma)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a hand-carved wooden bear, one of Hokkaido’s most iconic folk crafts. Boldly carved from a single block of wood, this sculpture showcases the dynamic pose of a crouching bear, emphasizing strength and alertness. The chisel marks left intentionally visible across the body give the piece a rustic and powerful texture, highlighting the artisan’s carving technique and respect for the natural grain of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eOriginating in the town of \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eYakumo\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hokkaido, in the early 20th century, kibori kuma were inspired by the bear carvings brought back by local farmers who had studied in Switzerland. The craft quickly became a symbol of Hokkaido’s rugged wilderness and its native wildlife, especially the \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eUssuri brown bear\u003c\/strong\u003e, a revered presence in Ainu culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1107\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis particular bear, stained in a deep, almost charcoal black hue, brings a dramatic edge to the traditional form. Whether used as a decorative accent or collected as a regional handicraft, this kibori kuma embodies the spirit of Hokkaido — wild, strong, and deeply rooted in nature and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 19 x 8 x 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56194800714059,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_358a11a6-5b2f-4a07-81af-8ffb8e427c68.jpg?v=1767027399","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft310-omiyage-japan-folk-crafts-kibori-kuma-%e6%9c%a8%e5%bd%ab%e3%82%8a%e7%86%8a","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}