Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Bush Warbler Dish The rustic and charming Japanese

The rustic and charming Japanese paradise flycatcher (sankōchō) is printed on cotton using a woodblock and stuffed with rice husks

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which has been making pottery since 7th century and is the largest pottery producing area in Japan

has long been considered a symbol of strength and resilience

Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Bush Warbler Dish The rustic and charming JapaneseThe rustic and charming Japanese bush warbler (uguisu) is woodblock printed on cotton and stuffed with rice husk. The rice husks give a perfect amount of volume and firmness to bring the expertly shaped and printed bird to life. The small bird is beloved in Japan and is often featured in poetry and art. In Japan, the distinctive call of the bush warbler is associated with the beginning of spring; thus an image of a plum blossom is printed on the belly