noun
one-knife carving
A traditional Japanese woodcarving technique where the carver uses a single knife to create bold, unadorned cuts, often associated with Nara-style dolls and sculptures.
一刀彫りの人形は、素朴で力強い表情が魅力です。
One-knife carving dolls are appealing for their simple yet powerful expressions.
Compound of 一刀 (いっとう, 'one knife') and 彫り (ぼり, 'carving'), directly describing the technique.