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Nibutani Ita Tools

Toru Kaizawa

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

The Ainu handled their tools with great care and affection, personalizing each tool by carving patterns on the handle. The wood-carvers today also have patterns engraved on their tool handles.

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  • Title: Nibutani Ita Tools
  • Creator: Toru Kaizawa, Photo: Toshihide Kajihara
  • Rights: © Toru Kaizawa
Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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