In the Japanese language, the term for owl is "Fukurou." The owl has perpetually held a position of favor as a symbol of good fortune due to its phonetic resemblance to the phrase "No hardship." The term "不 (FU)" conveys negation, while "苦労 (KUROU)" denotes hardship.
Bring home this warden of good fortune to display on your desk as a paperweight or at your dinging table as a napkin weight.
Nambu ironware is specific to the Iwate Prefecture in Japan. Production dates back to the 12th century for Buddhist ceremonies and armories. Oitomi Nambu ironware craft has been passed down through generations.
