art print : taka to saru scarves a charming print such as

a charming print such as this would have been produced as a souvenir for eager travellers and onsen visitors

the hakama of the young courtier is decorated with the 1000 monkey motif

Carved from birch

The unique texture is created as pinewood ash from the kiln naturally fuses with the clay and glaze during firing

art print : taka to saru scarves a charming print such asOne of ukiyo e's most prolific artists, Torii Kiyomasu's hawk and monkey print is a striking example of the texture and movement that could be created with block printing. This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously reproduced these rare works from original first