The Fox & the Hare Thaumatrope

The Fox & the Hair Thaumatrope Amusement on Handcrafted Wood Disc with Leather Cord

Step into the frosty forests of Russian folklore, where cunning and resilience shape the lives of its creatures. The Fox and Hare Thaumatrope spins a whimsical tale inspired by the clever, deceitful fox and the industrious hare. Handcrafted with intricate pyrography, this piece depicts the fox chasing the hare under a crescent moon, the scene set against a shimmering night sky full of stars. Every detail is carefully burned into a 4-inch diameter wood disc, made from sustainably sourced wood and strung with dark brown leather cord for a seamless, enchanting spin.

In the tale, the fox, ever resourceful, builds her winter home out of ice, while the hare crafts a sturdy wooden house. But when spring arrives, the fox's ice house melts away, leaving her homeless and desperate. With cunning and trickery, she deceives the hare and takes over his warm, wooden home, forcing the hare to wander. In the end, with the help of sympathetic woodland creatures, the hare manages to reclaim his home, outwitting the fox and restoring balance to the forest.

As the thaumatrope spins, the chase begins to unfold — the sly fox with a glint of mischief in her eye, the hare darting away in search of refuge, all beneath the watchful glow of the crescent moon. The spinning motion evokes the ebb and flow of this timeless tale: of deception, resilience, and the eventual triumph of fairness, as nature’s creatures find their way through the changing seasons.

This Victorian-inspired thaumatrope is a perfect homage to Russian folk tales, where the wild world is full of magic, clever creatures, and the balance of nature. It’s an ideal piece for folk art lovers, fairytale dreamers, and anyone enchanted by the rich world of pagan traditions and folklore.

Features:

• Dimensions: 4-inch diameter, 1/8-inch thick wood disc
• Material: Sustainably sourced wood, dark brown leather cord
• Design: Hand-burned pyrography of the fox chasing the hare, with crescent moon and stars
• Crafted for: Folk art lovers, fairytale enthusiasts, and folklore devotees
• Eco-friendly: Made with sustainable, ethical materials

Spin the Fox and Hare Thaumatrope and watch as the tale of wit, trickery, and resilience comes to life — a reminder that the changing seasons, like the forest itself, are full of mystery and magic.