These beautiful wooden animals are handmade by Japanese company T-lab. Polepole is a Swahili term meaning "slowly, slowly", which is exactly how each of these delicate animals are made. Made of soft albizia wood from Indonesia and carefully sanded to a soft buttery-smooth feel, each animal is then finished and hand-painted by craftspeople in Japan. The handmade nature of these animals means that each will have their own unique warm expression and charm. Please note that these wooden animals are made of a soft wood that can dent or stain easily when not handled with care. Dimensions: Approximately .5 x 3.3 x 5.5 H (cm)Materials: vegetable-based paint and Albizia Falcata wood from eco-responsible forests.Country of origin: Indonesia
