Description
A-BONSAI Mini Moyogi - Handmade Japanese Artificial Bonsai Gift Set
A-BONSAI Mini Moyogi is an artificial bonsai (craft bonsai) handmade in Japan, modelled on the Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora) in the traditional moyogi (informal upright) style. It needs no water, no sunlight and no soil, so it never withers - a sustainable piece of Japanese art you can display anywhere.
Handcrafted by Japanese Artisans
Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by Japanese artisans, so strictly speaking no two are exactly alike anywhere in the world; every buyer receives a one-of-a-kind item. A-BONSAI Mini is made by artisans in Tokyo who produce the decorative trees used for Hina dolls. As demand for Hina doll decorations declines, this work helps pass on traditional Japanese craft techniques to the next generation.
Why Choose an Artificial Bonsai
- No daily watering, sunlight, wire shaping or seasonal fertiliser - the care a live bonsai demands is unnecessary, and it never withers.
- Compact and lightweight, so it fits almost any display space.
- Unlike a live bonsai, it needs no plant quarantine procedures when taken abroad, so it can travel with you anywhere in the world.
- With no plant matter or soil, it is hygienic and sits comfortably on a dining table.
The Story Behind the Shohin Bonsai Size
By bonsai size classification, A-BONSAI Mini Moyogi falls into the shohin (miniature) bonsai category. It is said that in the Edo period, feudal lords who wanted to keep bonsai with them on the long sankin-kotai journeys created compact, easily portable shohin bonsai. This piece recreates that Edo-period bonsai of roughly 400 years ago, making it a sustainable work of art with a story built into it.
Set Contents
- A-BONSAI Mini Moyogi artificial bonsai
- Gold folding screen (kin-byobu)
- Tatami display mat
- Postcard-sized card with the story of the craft bonsai printed in Japanese and English
All four items come presented in a 15cm cube box, ready for gifting.
■Item Spec
Size: L11cm × W13cm × H15cm
Weight: 250g