Fujin Raijin Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in MAKER_Hibino Ceramic as the cats kept rats

as the cats kept rats away from their crops

blue-and-white mortar is ideal for both grinding ingredients and serving

The glaze varies uniquely with each piece due to the conditions during firing

it would be perfect for displaying a small bouquet or branches

It is not difficult to tie a furoshiki

Fujin Raijin Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in MAKER_Hibino Ceramic as the cats kept ratsThe depiction of Fujin (the wind god) and Raijin (the thunder god) on this furoshiki wrapping cloth is among the masterpieces of Tawaraya Sotatsu, a renowned painter of the Edo period (16031868 CE). Since ancient times, people in Japan have believed that the wind blows and thunder rumbles because of the presence of these two gods in the sky between heaven and earth. It is believed that the wind and thunder gods are beneficial for victory and business