Iyo Yuinoh Center, Furoshiki: South Wind, Clear Sky (large) Iyo Yuinoh Center

Furoshiki wrapping cloth printed with the ukiyo-e woodblock print: ‘South Wind, Clear Sky’ [also known as ‘Red Fuji’] (from Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji)

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ARTIST: Katsushika Hokusai

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is an ukiyoe artist and printmaker active in the late Edo period. His best known work is the woodblock print series Thiry-six Views of Mt. Fuji, which gained recognition both in Japan and the Western countries. He was influential to the European artsits such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Gauguin, and Manet.

Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji

Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji depicts Mt. Fuji from various locations in different seasons and weahter conditions. The series was first printed in 1831. Red Fuji is a natural phenomena that can only be seen on a clear monring (spring to summer) with the southerly wind.

SUPPLIER INFO

NAME

Iyo Yuinoh Center

LOCATION

1-7-19 Kawarayamachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0066, JAPAN

FUROSHIKI – Japanese wrapping cloths

Used for centuries in Japan, the furoshiki, is used to wrap various items from boxes, to your lunch, and is very often used as a bag. Strong and versatile, it is an environmentally friendly option to disposable bags. Learn to fold the furoshiki in 14 different ways!


(Source: Ministry of the Environment, http://www.env.go.jp/en/focus/attach/060403-5.html)