In Japanese art, the tiger has never been gentle. It stands for strength, courage, and protection against evil — a force of nature rendered in brushstroke and pigment for centuries. The cherry blossom is its counterpart: fleeting, delicate, a reminder that beauty doesn't last. Takatoshi Hayashi puts both on a single piece of Mizuki wood.
Every spring, Hayashi-san creates one Sakura edition. This year, the tiger takes the wheel. The body is turned on a lathe, prepared by hand, and painted in five stages — base coat first, then the fine lines and accents that bring the figure to life. The wheels roll. The tiger glares. The Kokeshi rider sits calm.
Each figure is produced with the same process and the same care — handmade in Japan, built to last.
Part of the Animal Vehicles series.
Kokeshi figurine:
Height approx. 4.5 cm
Material: maple wood
Colours: ink and acrylic
Finish: acrylic coating
Kokeshi car:
Size: approx. 9 cm
Material: maple wood
Colours: ink and acrylic
Finish: acrylic coating
Please note
This product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
