Wooden Animal - Beagle Chidori Only a few short years

Only a few short years ago

OHTO has been one of Japan's most important stationery manufacturers

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These pieces continue to honor an ancient technique in the modern world by reshaping the past to fit the needs of the present

Wooden Animal - Beagle Chidori Only a few short yearsThese small albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for children and adults alike. Their endearing designs brighten up any counter, desk, or table and remind us of the life that can be found in even the inanimate. Each scaly, feathered, and furry friend is designed by T Lab., a studio in Japan, and painstakingly carved, polished, and painted by a team of artisans. Available in dozens of adorable animal shapes; see our full collection here, and read about