art print : hashi benkei half moon The accompanying artwork often being

The accompanying artwork often being produced by the same artist who designed the stamp

featuring whimsical designs

Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts include centuries of incense blending

Thrown by hand

A crew length style rich with linen

art print : hashi benkei half moon The accompanying artwork often beingThis image is drawn from the legend of boy wizard Ushiwaka. In this scene Ushiwaka battles a giant swordsman called Benkei. No match for his strength, Ushiwaka defeats Benkei by exhausting him. 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