Green Hummingbird Furoshiki 17.7 in Chopstick Rest using a technique called kinsai

using a technique called kinsai

This beautiful Japanese teacup is handcrafted by Hibino Ceramic with a crystalline glaze

while the outside remains white

which made by modern interpretation of old Imari

decorated with twin sparrows

Green Hummingbird Furoshiki 17.7 in Chopstick Rest using a technique called kinsaiA Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloth designed by the stencil dyeing artist unit "Kata Kata". This furoshiki is eye catching with its colorful patterns and auspicious motifs like hummingbirds and vines. The hummingbird, which is considered to be a bird that brings happiness, is printed on it. Flowers and hummingbirds are a favorite motif for everybody. The vine that is designed with the hummingbird is said to be "entwined and growing", which means that