The Rice Straw Sculptures

The Rice Straw Sculptures The straw sculpture IS thatched around wooden frames. The sculpture sure makes a nice seasonal bookend with Japan's rice paddy art.Traditionally, straw was used to thatch roofs. In much the same manner, these straw sculptures are thatched around wooden frames. But instead of roofs, enormous dinosaurs, bugs, and much, much more are created. 

It's fall in Japan. And like every fall, rice is harvested, leaving behind straw to be hung and dried. In some rural areas, though, the rice straw has a special use: Making giant beasts.The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures 

The Rice Straw Sculptures via kotaku