Rice Sack Pins and Buttons
Description: Japanese Art: Vintage Japanese Rabbi Rice Sack Art — A vintage Japanese rice sack art of three rabbits in traditional woodblock print style against a coral-red circular background. The rabbits are rendered with fine line work showing detailed fur textures and alert expressions. The vertical Japanese characters on the left read “satogaeri” (里帰り), meaning “homecoming” or “returning to one’s hometown” - often used for visiting family during harvest season. The composition symbolizes family unity and the autumn harvest period when people traditionally returned home. This commercial packaging art combined practical product identification with meaningful cultural imagery, reflecting the importance of family gatherings and seasonal celebrations in
