27/06/2025
One of our clients recently returned from a trip brought two pieces of Japanese art to be framed.
Both were prints on a cotton material base.
Both pieces were mounted on a foam core base and framed with a simple white frame and glass cover for protection.
At Classic Framing Bundaberg we can assist with framing the travel memorabilia into a piece of art to hang and showcase to your friends and family and bring back memories of your trips.
Below is a bit of information about each of the art pieces.
Wave art.
The image displays "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," a renowned woodblock print created by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai.
Here's some information about this iconic artwork:
Part of a Series:
It is the first print in Hokusai's famous series titled "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," which depicts Japan's sacred Mount Fuji from various perspectives.
Composition:
The print features a giant wave threatening three boats near the Japanese prefecture of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji visible in the distance.
Technique and Materials:
Created between 1830 and 1833 during Japan's Edo period, it was made using the ukiyo-e printing technique and notably incorporates Prussian blue, a more intense pigment than traditionally used indigo.
Global Icon:
"The Great Wave" has become a globally recognized symbol, representing not only Hokusai's artistry but also Japanese art in general
Japanese Doll Image.
The image displays a framed Japanese tenugui (hand towel) featuring a Daruma doll and plum blossoms.
Specifically, it appears to be a Hama-mon'yo E-tenugui Mede Daruma (濱文様 絵てぬぐい めでだるま), which translates to "Hama-mon'yo Picture Tenugui Auspicious Daruma".
Daruma Doll:
The prominent red figure is a Daruma doll, a traditional Japanese doll symbolizing perseverance and good luck. One eye is typically filled in when a goal is set, and the second eye is filled in upon achieving that goal.
Plum Blossoms:
The flowers depicted are plum blossoms, which are often associated with the arrival of spring and symbolize beauty, hope, and resilience in Japanese culture.
Hama-mon'yo:
This refers to the brand or style of the tenugui, known for its vibrant designs and use of traditional dyeing techniques.
Tenugui:
A tenugui is a thin Japanese cotton towel, traditionally used for various purposes including drying hands, wrapping items, or as a decorative piece.