Bugs that Won't Bite: Handcarved Bamboo Insects

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed)
Jul 2nd 2007 at 2:03PM

I'm not a bug enthusiast by any means, but there's something appealing about these bamboo insects. Maybe it's because they bring back memories from childhood (some good, some bad!), or it could just be that bugs are so inherently "creepy" and it's a rare occasion to get so close to one and see this kind of detail. Individually hand carved from "tiger print" bamboo they're each amazingly lifelike and detailed, and there's even a bamboo cage available if you're worried they might spark to life and fly away. Ranging in size from 2" (the cricket) to 7" (the praying mantis), there are 5 different designs available and prices range from $55-$65 each.

Tags: bamboo, bug, bugs, cage, carved, cricket, crickets, handcarved, insect, insects, mantis, nature, praying mantis, PrayingMantis, toy, toys