Sasano Ittobori Blue Hawk 5 inch/Red Hawk (Festival) Set

What is Sasano Ittobori?

Sasano Ittobori is a religious toy that has been passed down for over a thousand years by farmers living in the Sasano district of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture.

Traditional craftsmen carefully carve each piece out of wood such as koshiabura using a blade called a sarukiri.

A lucky charm for prosperity of descendants and protection from evil spirits

Representative works of Sasano Ittobori include "Chicken," "Shrimp," and "Hawk."

The phrase comes from the story that Uesugi Yozan, the lord of the Yonezawa domain, recommended frugality and hard work in order to carry out financial reforms, and that if one ``gets up early like a chicken'' and ``has many descendants like a cuckoo,'' then ``one's stipend will skyrocket.''

This is a recommended item for auspicious gifts such as for celebrating the birth of a child.

Size: Height Blue Hawk / Approx. 150 mm, Red Hawk / Approx. 120 mm

Material: Koshiabura

[Handling Precautions]

Since each piece is handmade, there may be slight variations in size. Also, the color may vary depending on the painting. Thank you for your understanding.

[Manufacturer]

Yasuhiro Koyama / Sasano Ittobori Association (Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture)