Hand printed on a Washi paper
※Reproducing all or any part of the contents is prohibited.
■ Type
UKIYO-E, Reproduction
(New woodblocks, reprinting)
※Reproduction
This was designed by HIROSHIGE in the Edo period.
Printed by UNSODO publisher in late years (Kyoto).
■ Artist
HIROSHIGE ( Utagawa Hiroshige )
1797-1858
Hiroshige is an ukiyo-e artist in the late Edo period.
His most important work is the "Tokaido Gojusantsugi (Fifty-three Stages on the Tokaido)" or the "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo".
【Naruto’s Whirlpool is a famous spot!】
One of the notable attractions in Awa is the "Naruto no Kazenami," referring to the turbulent tidal currents in the Naruto Strait.
※Awa derives its name from the ancient province name "Awa" and the domestic "Awa District" in Tokushima Prefecture.
The Naruto Strait, between Shikoku and Awaji Island, is famous for its strong tides and swift currents. These currents create swirling patterns and agitated waves, resembling wind-blown waves, hence the name "Naruto no Kazenami" (Naruto's Wind-ripples). This captivating sight has inspired literature and art, making it a renowned natural beauty of Japan.
【Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces】
This is another famous series of Sixty-Odd Provinces. Not the “Edo” series. (One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.)
“Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces” is a geographical book that was published during Japan's Edo period.is a geographical book that was published during Japan's Edo period.
【Specification】
・Material/ Japanese washi paper
・Size/ Picture:W22.5×H34cm , Margin included:W26×H39cm
・Regarding size / There is a slight error in size.
・Weight/ 150 g
・Made in Japan
Product Type: HOME DÉCOR
Collection: WALL DECORATION > WOODBLOCK PRINT
Collection: HIROSHIGE
Collection: Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces
Collection: UKIYO-E