Since this is a birthday gift for my daughter-in-law I haven't opened it yet but, I loved it when I ordered it so I'm sure it's a beautiful as it's picture.
I purchased this item for my teenaged son. He loved it, but loved it even more when it came with a hand-signed card from the artisan. Now when people compliment him on it, he recounts the artist's story.
"Carving has been a family tradition passed on from one generation to another. Dad taught me at the family workshop, but formally speaking, my grandfather was my teacher."
"I learned my craft from my father. As a child I used to watch my dad and uncle craft beautiful sculptures. Everyone used to work at home... read more
The Summer Catalog
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