🐇 Tu’er Ye — The Rabbit Lord of Beijing

In the moonlit alleys of old Beijing, where red lanterns sway above gray brick walls, a quiet guardian has watched over generations — Tu’er Ye (兔儿爷), the Rabbit God of Beijing.He is more than myth — he is memory, healing, and art. A figure born from compassion, shaped by hands, and kept alive by the rhythm of the city itself.

Long ago, when a great plague spread across northern China, the Moon Goddess Chang’e (嫦娥) looked down from her silver palace in sorrow.
She sent her loyal white rabbit to Earth to heal the sick — but people, fearing his color of mourning, closed their doors.

To comfort them, the rabbit borrowed the sacred robes of a temple saint and returned dressed as a divine healer.
Wherever he went, the sick recovered, and his kindness became legend.
Thus was born Tu’er Ye — “Lord Rabbit” — a celestial envoy turned god of mercy, protection, and life.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Tu’er Ye became part of every Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing.
Families molded small figurines of the Rabbit God from clay or paper, offered mooncakes, and prayed for health, peace, and good harvests.

Some legends even speak of Tu’er Nainai, his feminine counterpart, reminding us that compassion and spirit transcend gender or form.

As Beijing modernized, Tu’er Ye slowly faded from temples and homes.
But legends never truly die — they wait.
In recent years, the Rabbit God has returned, reborn as a symbol of Beijing’s living heritage.
Artisans once again sculpt his serene face, paint his armor with delicate brushes, and revive the ancient craft once passed from master to apprentice.

Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, colorful Tu’er Ye figurines reappear in markets and exhibitions — glowing under lantern light, carrying stories older than the city’s own walls.

Tu’er Ye is not only a folk deity; he is a message — one that speaks across time:
Heal. Protect. Create.
He reminds us that beauty can emerge from hardship, that kindness can survive centuries, and that tradition is not a relic — it’s a heartbeat.

In modern design and art, Tu’er Ye has become an emblem of Chinese craftsmanship and cultural resilience. His image inspires contemporary creators — from ceramic studios to jewelry makers — linking the past with the present, the artisan’s hand with the dreamer’s heart.

Owning a Tu’er Ye piece means carrying a fragment of Beijing’s soul — a moonlit echo of compassion, courage, and craft.

Our curated Rabbit God Collection celebrates this timeless symbol of healing and artistry.
Each handcrafted piece draws from the same inspiration that gave birth to Tu’er Ye — the harmony between earth and moon, tradition and creation.

👉 Explore the Tu’er Ye Collection
Let the spirit of the Rabbit God remind you: even in silence, beauty endures.