A Ki-uso
1 in stock
80,00 €
1 in stock
A Ki-uso (木うそ)
A ceramic version of the Ki-uso, the traditional Japanese bullfinch amulet that turns the past year’s lies and bad luck into good fortune and truth. Handmade by Natalia in Barcelona, and one of a kind.
A Ki-uso (木うそ) is a traditional Japanese wooden amulet carved in the shape of a bullfinch, or uso. It plays a central role in Shinto winter rituals, serving as a lucky charm meant to turn the past year’s lies, secrets and bad luck into good fortune and truth.
This piece is Natalia’s ceramic version of the charm. Instead of carved wood, the bullfinch is shaped and painted by hand in clay, with its red face, open wings, small flowers and the characters 天神 on its front. Because it is handmade, slight variations in the glaze and color are part of its character, and there is only one of this exact piece.
| Material | Glazed ceramic |
| Technique | Handmade and hand-painted |
| Design | Original ceramic Ki-uso bullfinch, inspired by the traditional Japanese amulet |
| Dimensions | Approx. 6 cm wide x 14 cm high |
| Use | Decorative art piece and lucky charm |
| Availability | One of a kind, 1 piece |
| Origin | Handmade in Barcelona, Spain |
| Care | Wipe clean with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth |
A Ki-uso (木うそ) is a traditional Japanese wooden amulet carved in the shape of a bullfinch, or uso, used in Shinto winter rituals as a good-luck charm.
It is meant to turn the past year’s lies, secrets and bad luck into good fortune and truth.
No. This is Natalia’s ceramic version of the charm, shaped and painted by hand in clay instead of carved in wood.
Yes. It is shaped and painted by hand by Natalia Medellin in her studio in Barcelona.
Yes, there is only one of this exact piece. Because it is handmade, no two ceramics come out the same.
It ships from Spain within 2 to 5 business days.
Yes, within 14 days for eligible EU orders; see the Terms & Returns page for full details.
