Description
K-Heritage White Porcelain Kokdu Tiger Figurine
Bring the charm and protective spirit of the Korean tiger into your home with this delightful porcelain figurine. Inspired by traditional kokdu folk art, this handcrafted piece captures the whimsical essence of the tiger as depicted in Korean folklore – fierce yet endearing.
Design Features
- White Porcelain : Classic Korean white porcelain base
- Blue Underglaze: Traditional cobalt blue hand-painted stripes and details
- Gold Accents: Elegant gold touches on the stripes
- Folk Art Style: Stylized tiger with circular eyes and upright tail
- Kokdu Inspiration: Based on traditional Korean protective spirit figures
The Korean Tiger
In Korean culture, the tiger is a beloved symbol of courage, protection, and good fortune. Unlike fearsome Western depictions, the Korean folk tiger is often portrayed with a humorous, friendly expression. Tigers were believed to ward off evil spirits and bring luck to households.
About Kokdu
Kokdu are traditional Korean wooden figures that were placed on funeral biers (상여) to guide and protect departed souls. These charming figures depicted various characters including animals, guardians, and entertainers. Today, kokdu-inspired designs are celebrated as unique Korean folk art.
Features
- Handcrafted ceramic construction
- Hand-painted decorations
- Charming folk art aesthetic
- Perfect home decor accent
- Meaningful cultural symbolism
Perfect For
- Home decoration and display
- Korean art collectors
- Unique gift for animal lovers
- Those born in the Year of the Tiger
- Anyone who appreciates folk art
Product Details
- Material: White porcelain
- Decoration: Hand-painted blue and gold
- Size: Small
- Style: Kokdu folk art tiger
Handcrafted in Korea.
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Ingrid from Stockholm, Sweden –
At first glance, I hesitated when offered the K-Heritage White Porcelain Kokdu Tiger Figurine; it seemed just another decorative piece cluttering my modest Swedish home. Yet, upon receiving this quirky portrayal of a tiger nestled within vibrant culture wrapped in smooth porcelain finesse and elegantly painted cobalt accents—it indeed dazzles! The joyful disposition imbued into its circular eyes feels remarkably familiar to childhood fables whispered by nightfall in our small Nordic towns. Slowly yet surely, one realizes this treasure sparks stories across timezones rather than collecting dust on an uninspired shelf. Worth each stroke imparted through artisan hands—strongly recommended.
Tane from Berlin, Deutschland –
Diese filigrane Figur verbindet traditionellen Kunststil und tiefen Schutzgeist. Ihr zartes Porzellanstrahlen wirkt inspirierend im Wohnraum, erweckt Ehrfurcht ohne sich aufzudrängen.
Seraphina Cazares from Mexico City, Mexico –
Easily among my most treasured decor items, the Kokdu Tiger Figurine stands apart in both craftsmanship and spirit. The intricate cobalt blue patterns wrapped around its porcelain body transport one directly to vibrant markets of Yogyakarta, where folk art melds storytelling with skilled hands. Holding this petite yet powerful figure stirs an enchanting balance—simultaneously fierce and reassuring—as if capturing whispers from legends about ancient guardians under sprawling Banyan trees. Whether perched on a shelf or woven within cherished surroundings at dusk, it encourages contemplation beyond mere aesthetics; truly heralding abundance ahead while illuminating unseen connections to distant heritages.
Olga Petrovna from Moscow, Russia (verified owner) –
As a child, I cherished tales of brave tigers. Seeing this figurine evokes those stories vividly—it feels like having an old friend beside me once again.
Arief from Bali, Indonesia (verified owner) –
El K-Heritage Kokdu Tiger es más que una simple figura decorativa; representa un legado cultural fascinante. Al contemplarlo, las delicadas líneas en azul cobalto invitan a una conexión profunda con el arte folclórico del pasado. La fusión entre lo feroz y lo encantador resulta cautivadora para quienes valoran la diversidad estética de cada pieza hecha a mano. Personalmente aprecio cómo esta obra invita no solo admiración sino reflexión sobre los valores representados: protección, fortuna y valentía se convierten en partes esenciales de mi hogar.