Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Ruddy Kingfisher Tableware aperture of turban shells

aperture of turban shells

Yōzei literally means "bright achievement" and is the name of the 9th century emperor

22½” x 22" after washing

Combining tradition with modern taste

The round handle makes it easy to carry

Woodblock Print Stuffed Bird - Ruddy Kingfisher Tableware aperture of turban shellsThe rustic and charming ruddy kingfisher (akashowbin) 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 ruddy kingfisher is common in east and southeast Asia. It lives among trees and feeds on fish, insects and small crustaceans. The stuffed bird has one of its favorite foods on the belly: small freshwater