4.04.2008

Furoshiki wave Katsushika Hokusai


Large Size: 68cm x 70cm
Design:Katsushika Hokusai ”Kanagawa Coast Waves”
The Quiksilver surf brand logo was inspired by this painting many years ago.
This is Tango Chirimen fabric.

*About Tango chirimen fabric...
Great texture from special string and the way of making. Tango chirimen is made by a process of incorporating highly twisted threads into the normal weaving process. This process is only used in areas of Tango, Kyoto and makes this quality fabric unique to that area.

*About Furoshiki...
Furoshiki are a type of traditional Japanese decorative fabric print.
The fabric used is of the highest possible quality and has a wonderful texture.
These prints look exquisite when professionally framed. The richness of colour and traditional designs will enhance your home.

*About Katsushika Hokusai... (Artist)
Katsushika Hokusai(1760-1849)was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period.Born in Edo (now Tokyo)Hokusai is best-known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, which includes the iconic and internationally-recognized print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa (created during the 1820s). Hokusai is considered one of the outstanding figures of Japanese woodblock printing, sometimes referred to as ukiyo-e.

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