Category: Collecting prints
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The Japanese Folding Fan
While the origin of many cultural traditions in Japan can be traced back to China, the folding fan is a uniquely Japanese development that later…
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Visions of Kimono
The word, kimono, means simply ‘the thing worn.’ As a garment it is incredibly simple in design being straight-seamed with wide sleeves. The garment is…
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Wrapping Paper
The arrival of Ukiyo-e in the West has a somewhat unexpected history. First, a brief history of Japan’s trade with the West: During the 18th…
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Sumo in Ukiyo-e
In the wake of the Tokyo Olympics we thought we’d take a look at a very important connection between ukiyo-e and sport, specifically sumo wrestling.…
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Ukiyo-e Heroes
Ukiyo-e and video games might not initially seem to have a lot in common. However, there may be more similarities than one thinks. Consider that…
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The Open Edition
One of the most startling differences between Western print value systems and Ukiyo-e print value is the open edition. While Western prints are limited to…