antique japanese map : ichi ribbed socks and smartphone safe and easy

and smartphone safe and easy to reach

This depiction of abstracted birds at Nazan-ji by Ogawa Usen (a Japanese artist who was influenced by his study of Western painting styles) springs to life with bold line and lively detail

this vintage graphic was originally part of an advertisement for a health tonic

Printed on shikishi board - a traditional Japanese art material with subtle flecking and a bevelled edge in gold - these works may be framed or propped

antique japanese map : ichi ribbed socks and smartphone safe and easyWhen is a map not just a map? When it's an antique hand drawn ordinance map made from meticulously pieced washi paper. In a world of digital mapping this land distribution map of a village in Iwate, Japan, will bring joy to those who appreciate the restrained beauty of architectural plans, blueprints, and original historical drawings. These maps are over 100 years old and have been folded and refolded many times. They each show individual signs of