伊勢一刀彫Ise Ittobori

伊勢地方に伝わる一刀彫は
古くより神宮ご造営に従事する宮大工が余技として
端材を用いた縁起物等を刻んだ事が始まりといわれています。
ここでいう一刀彫とは、一本の彫刻刀で彫るのではなく一刀両断というように、
一度の刻みがそのまま仕上がり面になるような荒削りで大胆な造形が特徴の木彫です。
材料は主に楠が使われており、その香りや素朴な温かみが好評を得ています。

Ise Ittobori is a carving technique that originated when shrine
carpenters started carving wood remnants into lucky charms as a hobby.
In this case, the term “ittobori” (literally, single blade carving) does not refer to the carving done with a single chisel,
but rather to it being done in a single sitting; this type of carving is characterised by a roughly-hewn bold form,
as the initial and only carving process produces the finished piece. The main material used is persimmon wood,
which is lauded for its aroma and rustic warmth.