Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Bush Warbler Dish A red tag on the

A red tag on the string says uguisu on one side and "hand printed woodblock by Shinkougei" on the other

Deeply moved by the sight of old-fashioned shuttle looms in action

and beautiful surface

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

(Standard cotton fabric for tenugui is woven in 13" width so the long sides are selvedges

Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Bush Warbler Dish A red tag on theThe 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