Woodblock Print Stuffed Dog Kata Kutani The shapes of the drops

The shapes of the drops are unique for each cup

and you can see a blue and white tenugui placed to the right of the cat

sample or overstock yarn that would have been otherwise discarded

resulting in a polished surface that highlights the patterns of the wood grain

Woodblock Print Stuffed Dog Kata Kutani The shapes of the dropsThe rustic and charming dog 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. Wearing a vest decorated with creeping smartweed and red flower, the dog is one of the animals in the Chinese zodiac. On the bottom is a sticker with the maker's name in Japanese. It makes a nice addition to any animal lover's collection.