The Rabbit Cafe (Favourite Things #129)

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

This wood girl is dressed up as a rabbit café - of which there are quite a few in Japan. Come in for cup of coffee, a slice of cake and a cuddle with a bunny.

Under a blue tiled roof you will find the entrance shaded by a blue noren curtain, as well as bunny themed art and signage, a window with a real bunny eating her lunch, and a window through to the café - with lots of rabbit themed pastries and cakes to enjoy. On the roof is a white rabbit so you can find the place easily when walking down the street.

My 'favourite things' wood girl series share the places and things I love, a favourite motif, object or theme, or are inspired by a microseason. Turned from American Tulipwood, a sustainable and interestingly grained timber, the pieces are turned by a production wood turner in the UK to my designs, then added to and painted by me, a British artist. They are finished in a clear matt acrylic protective top coat.

Favourite Things girls are numbered on the base, this one is #129.

This girl is approximately 26cm in height.

My pieces are painted in a naïve and simple style, with visible brush strokes and differing paint consistencies. It is important to note that these dolls are made from real wood which will have naturally occurring markings and grain, and sometimes there will be small amount of bleeding along the grain, or knots, which is to be expected when using untreated wood - please make sure you consult the pictures carefully before purchasing.

PLEASE NOTE: Wood girls should be kept away from water which can damage the wood and painted surface, and also away from direct heat/ sunlight which also can affect the surface colour and the timber itself.

US CUSTOMERS: Items going to the US are currently all shipped individually to prevent delays at customs, therefore cannot be grouped together for shipping.