#Poppin's Listed Items - First, About Tsubogen - This is a woodworking studio that has been continuously making Sumi-tsubo (ink pots) in Yoyogi. Tsubogen was once a workshop specializing in the manufacture of Sumi-tsubo (ink pots). The roots of Sumi-tsubo manufacturing in Sanjo City go back to the second generation of a lumber wholesaler, Gensuke Kuriyama. In the Meiji era, Gensuke, who ran a lumber wholesale business in Sanjo City, was concerned that he would not be able to work in the winter because of the heavy snowfall in Niigata. The beginning of Sumi-tsubo manufacturing was when he had the carpenters who were his customers make Sumi-tsubo during the winter. Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, was a rare town in Japan where craftsmen of "Sumi-tsubo" were concentrated. At its peak, more than 90% of Japan's total production was made there. Currently, they are widely applying the Sumi-tsubo manufacturing techniques to woodworking crafts and making various wooden products. Tsubogen is a workshop that delivers peace and healing to people who love wood. - About the Symbolism of Ducks - Ducks (kamo) are impressive for their graceful swimming on the water. They symbolize peace, stability, and harmony. Their quiet presence on lakes and ponds expresses a calm life and mental stability. Also, because they can be active both underwater and on land, they are a symbol of adaptability and flexibility, representing the ability to cope well with new environments and situations. In addition, because they are migratory birds, their seasonal movements also symbolize travel, movement, and change. They are also loved as a symbol of new stages in life and the beginning of adventures. Finally, ducks are known for being monogamous. Because they often act in pairs, they are also a symbol of marriage and partnership. In Asia, they are especially said to be birds that symbolize marriage and marital happiness. [Tsubogen's KAMO] Ducks swimming gracefully as if gliding on the surface of a lake. As if that scene comes to mind, it is a masterpiece where you can feel the beautiful wood grain, the glossy smoothness, and the warmth of the wood. You can see the craftsmanship of the artisans, carefully made one by one by hand. This series seems to be rare, and it is a small number of works that are almost unavailable even when checked on the internet or at specialty stores (experimental position). Size is Approximately 38cm in diameter (to the beak) Approximately 15cm in height Because it is made of wood, it has weight and a very luxurious feel. This is the only one, but would you like it?