Kyoto Artisans Repurpose Bear-Damaged Cedar for Lacquered Surfboards

By kat barandy I designboom · Designboom · 2026-09-24

According to Designboom, the BEARS WOOD PROJECT is transforming cedar trees scarred by Asian black bears into high-end surfboards. Takuya Tsutsumi and shaper Rodrigo Matsuda utilize timber traditionally discarded or used for fuel, highlighting the warped grain caused by animal ac

According to Designboom, the BEARS WOOD PROJECT is transforming cedar trees scarred by Asian black bears into high-end surfboards. Takuya Tsutsumi and shaper Rodrigo Matsuda utilize timber traditionally discarded or used for fuel, highlighting the warped grain caused by animal ac