Rabbit on Tree Stump

This home decoration features an adorable rabbit perched on a beautifully decorated tree stump base.

The rabbit symbolizes calmness and gentle warmth, which is reflected in its round shape and charming expression.

The unique and traditional method used to decorate the surface of the rabbit and the tree stump is a technique called mori-e, similar to slip trailing. A thick paint is squeezed from an icchin, a dispenser with a fine tip, and carefully applied to create raised patterns. 

The tree stump base is painted in bright yellow and orange hues and adorned with auspicious patterns of pine trees, bamboo leaves, and plum blossoms using the mori-e technique. Gold highlights extend from the sides of the base, enhancing its visual appeal.

The front of the rabbit is also decorated with plum blossoms, outlined with delicate yellow lines and fine dots.

This decorative piece is displayed on a wooden tray with a red felt cloth, enhancing its auspicious presence. A wooden plate accompanies it, inscribed with Japanese calligraphy. A wonderful decor item to bring good fortune and add a festive atmosphere to any space.

Choho Kiln

Chosaku Nishi, the founder of Choho Kiln studied the method of Mori-e with his brother Taikichi back in the Taisho period. Up till that time, this method was used to decorate flat surfaces. The brothers developed the idea of applying this method to Kutani Ware figurines as Chosaku had studied the basics of form, design and color mixing as a teenager. As it turned out, the Mori-e technique suited Kutani Ware figurines very well, and henceforth Mori-e became the mainstream decorating technique for Kutani Ware figurines.

The second generation Choho learned various techniques from his predecessor, trained many apprentices, and solidified the foundation of Choho Kiln. Today, Choho is the third generation of the Choho family, and is committed to preserving the tradition of Mori-e while seeking out new possibilities for this traditional technique.

Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture and it has a history of over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.

The beauty of the various styles and methods of painting is known as "Japan Kutani" and is highly regarded around the world.