Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Bush Warbler Dish The tenugui are dyed in

The tenugui are dyed in Osaka and sewn in Kyoto and Osaka

Two short legs and the handle create a space between the bottom of the candle holder and the surface it sits on to prevent overheating

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

has long been considered a symbol of strength and resilience

product lines have been updated to be more in line with the modern taste

Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Bush Warbler Dish The tenugui are dyed inThe 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