Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Pencil Case fortuitous) monyō (motif) are used

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Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Japanese Paradise Flycatcher Pencil Case fortuitous) monyō (motif) are usedThe rustic and charming Japanese paradise flycatcher (sankch) is printed on cotton using a woodblock and stuffed with rice husks. The rice husks give the perfect amount of volume and firmness to bring the expertly shaped and printed creature to life. The flycatcher is a migratory bird native to southeastern Asia and the males have exceptionally long tails. Its Japanese name sankch literally means "three lights bird" and derives from its song, which