{"product_id":"ft341-bamboo-folk-craft-of-sakushu-ushi-作州牛","title":"FT341 - Bamboo Folk craft of Sakushu-ushi 作州牛","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming folk craft piece represents the Sakushu-ushi (作州牛), a traditional handcrafted bamboo cow from Tsuyama City in Okayama Prefecture. Modeled after the sturdy red and black Bitchū cattle that once played a vital role in agriculture across Western Japan, this figure celebrates the legacy of hard-working draft animals, cherished throughout Bitchū, Bizen, and Bingo regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cow is beautifully constructed from lacquered bamboo segments, with hand-woven straw matting for the saddle and decorative red-and-white cords. Its stylized face and playful expression reflect the warmth and humor of Japanese folk artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the Sakushu Cow is said to trace back to Tenjin (Sugawara no Michizane), enshrined at many Tenmangū shrines, where oxen are sacred animals. Over time, this figure evolved into a lucky charm and regional craft, often offered to children or placed in homes for protection and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece comes with its original box and explanation leaflet, preserving its regional and cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 16 x 5 x 7.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56478312005963,"sku":"FT341","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_369401e2-4615-4936-8594-a2289eb427c6.jpg?v=1770458553","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft341-bamboo-folk-craft-of-sakushu-ushi-%e4%bd%9c%e5%b7%9e%e7%89%9b","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}