Otter Wooden Handmade Animal from T-Labs - Uniquely Handcrafted in Indonesia
Otter | Handmade Wooden Animal
Otter | Handmade Wooden Animal
Otter | Handmade Wooden Animal
Otter Wooden Handmade Animal from T-Labs - Uniquely Handcrafted in Indonesia
Otter | Handmade Wooden Animal
Otter | Handmade Wooden Animal
Otter | Handmade Wooden Animal
T-Lab

Otter | Handmade Wooden Animal

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Gorgeous handmade wooden Otter from the Pole Pole collection by Japanese brand T-Lab. He has so much character and would look fantastic in a kid's bedroom (please note this is not a toy and is not suitable for very young children).

 

  • Pole Pole means slowly, slowly in Swahili and perfectly describes how these animal figurines are made: with love, care and attention to detail.
  • Cut, carved, finely sanded and hand-painted by craftsmen in Bali. Each piece is different and unique.
  • Made from Albizia wood, light, durable and sustainable.
  • Hand-painted with vegetable paint.
  • More a decorative item than a toy. Keep out of reach of very young children.
  • Approximate size: 9 x 3 x 4.5 cm

We love Pole Pole wooden animals from T-Lab! They are so cute and charming, and each one is handmade with care and attention. Pole pole means slowly, slowly or little by little in Swahili, and that's the approach that the artisans in Bali take to crafting these animals by hand from Albizia wood.

They have such lovely details and expressions, as all are painted by hand. They are made to treasure, whether you are buying for yourself or giving as gifts to your friends and family. Pole Pole wooden animals from T-Lab are truly special and each one is unique!

  • Handcrafted in Bali
  • Plant-based paint
  • Albizia Falcata wood sourced from an eco-responsible forest
  • Approximate size: 9 x 3 x 3.5 cm
  • Each animal is different, each model is unique: the size and shape of the animal may vary

T-Lab Japan is a Japanese home décor and lifestyle brand established in 2001, best known for its handcrafted wooden animal ornaments and natural interior accessories. Based in Hyogo, Japan, the company creates original designs using carefully selected natural materials and traditional artisan techniques.

Its popular “polepole” collections combine minimalist Japanese styling with warm handmade character, making the brand a favourite for modern home décor, nursery accessories, and gift items. Each piece is individually carved and polished, giving every item a unique finish and authentic handcrafted appeal.

We ship to all UK Mainland addresses.

Shipping choices and charges are calculated by weight and size and we offer the following shipping options:
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Small items + large letter size (parcels up to 250g) :

Royal Mail 24: (delivery aim next working day but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £6.00

Royal Mail 48: (delivery aim 2/3 working days but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £4.50
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Standard Parcels (up to 3kg) :

Royal Mail 24: (delivery aim next working day but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £8.00

Royal Mail 48: (delivery aim 2/3 working days but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £6.50

Royal Mail Special Delivery: (next day guaranteed service; fully tracked): £10.00
Note. this service has a 2kg limit (rather than 3kg)
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Large Parcels (3kg +) :

Royal Mail 24: (delivery aim next working day but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £12.00

Royal Mail 48: (delivery aim 2/3 working days but not guaranteed; fully tracked): £10.00

Royal Mail Special Delivery: (next day guaranteed service; fully tracked): £15.00
Note. this service is for 2kg+ (rather than 3kg+)
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General

Any order over £85 is free delivery and will be shipped using a Tracked 48 service unless another service is specified.

Delivery methods are auto-calculated at checkout and are dependent on size and weight.

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T-LAB

Japanese Design

Founded in 2002 by designer and craftsman Takuji Masuda, T-Lab is an innovative design brand specialising in creating decorative wooden animal figurines. The designs are conceived in Yokohama, Japan with production in Bali.

T-Lab, Japan are an acclaimed design company and have won several design awards including the Japanese Good Design Award, the Tokyo Mid-Town Award and were listed in the Monocle Guide Top 50 for inspiring and innovative design companies (2018).

Made With Care

Hand Crafted and Sustainable

T-Lab use sustainable wood to make all of their products and the tree that they use is the Albizia Falcata, one of the quickest growing tropical trees, second only to bamboo. Because of its rapid growth, it is very sustainable when replanted which helps to combat deforestation. T-Lab ensures that all trees are replanted to replace any that are used for its products.

Slowly Slowly

Slowly Slowly

Designed in Japan, T-Lab's Pole Pole animals are then all hand-made by their workshop's artisans in Bali. At first, they cut a rough form of the animals on solid wooden boards. Then these are dried in an oven for a long time. After that, they are finished by hand, polished with sandpaper and all hand-painted with vegetable based paints.

As all of the work is done by hand, the animals all have unique facial expressions, and the one that you hold in your hand is the only one in the world quite like it.

Pole Pole - made slowly, slowly, and made to keep.

T-Lab Wooden Figurines | FAQs

T-Lab is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures wooden animal figurines and other wooden products.

T-Lab was founded by designer and craftsman Takuji Masuda in 2002.

T-Lab’s wooden animal figurines are made from natural, sustainably sourced albizia wood, which is native to Southeast Asia.

Yes, T-Lab is committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly materials and production methods wherever possible. Pole Pole are made from Abizia wood which is a light, fast growing tree and have a replanting scheme to combat deforestation.

T-Lab meticulously design each of their hand carved animals but do not make their animals by request.

T-Lab’s products are designed for display purposes and are not intended to be toys. However, they are made from natural materials and are safe for children to handle under adult supervision.

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