Tongari Santa Kyoto Monkeypod is a premium hardwood

Monkeypod is a premium hardwood prized for its bold contrast between creamy sapwood and rich dark heartwood

while on the reverse side of Fūjin (the Wind God)

to the body and then covering the area from the neck upward with the representative traditional Mashiko glaze

this is an atmospheric work in which the loneliness of autumn can be felt amidst the splendor and bustle of the night

Tongari Santa Kyoto Monkeypod is a premium hardwoodWhen Shimoo Design first started carving these Santas, they were not for sale, but were created as gifts for customers. Each Santa has a unique expression and stands in the world. Please take your time and look for the one of a kind Tongari Santas, which are created by the precious handcraft of sculpture, and no two are alike.