This is a collaborative project with creators/brands who resonate with TUCKSHOP's brand message, "PLAY WITH (UNIFORM). Don't be uniformed."
A series of carved wooden works from a capsule collection with seto totempole souvenir, an artist based in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, who creates carved wooden figures using local timber and scrap wood.
This piece was created in resonance with the theme of TUCKSHOP 2025AW, "NOTIFICATION: OFF" - a time to step away from the hustle and bustle and connect with nature and oneself. Carved in a quiet environment away from digital distractions, the figures bring a small "space" and "awareness" to everyday life.
Furthermore, this piece is also compatible with the custom of "one-eye painting" seen in Japanese Daruma culture. There's also the joy of nurturing it as your own little charm – painting one eye with a wish and painting the other eye when the wish is fulfilled.
This collaboration includes a set with a tote bag printed with an original pole design. It's a special item that can be enjoyed with the artwork.
【ORA-02】 features an orange face at the top and a human-shaped figure at the bottom. Due to the artist's nature, each piece is one-of-a-kind. The logo is printed on the back.
SIZE
Height: 22-24cm Width: 9-11cm
※These are approximate sizes, and there are individual differences.
Please read before purchasing.
・As each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, and expression. Please enjoy the "subtlety" and "flavor" that mass-produced items do not possess.
・As natural materials are used, the color and texture will change over time. We hope you will enjoy the aging process that deepens with use, which is a unique charm of this work.
seto totempole souvenir
An artist based in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, who creates carved wooden figures using local timber and scrap wood. They participate in thinning activities in the Seto forest, returning local natural resources to their creations through a circular manufacturing process.
They re-evaluate the "handmade souvenir culture" that once existed, and through collecting and researching local folk toys and overseas folk art, they have carefully deciphered the local way of life and cultural background. Based on this learning, they create carved wooden figures that embody the rustic charm and warmth of Seto, aiming to convey the appeal of the Seto region and create opportunities for people to visit.
