一いっ刀とう彫ぼり

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.

• 一いっ刀とう彫ぼりの人にん形ぎょうは、素そ朴ぼくで力ちから強づよい表ひょう情じょうが魅み力りょくです。

  One-knife carving dolls are appealing for their simple yet powerful expressions.