Tenugui (Hokusai-Manga) plum The generous lengths of red

The generous lengths of red and white washi paper embody the festive spirit of the New Year

with its head

which dates back to the 5th or 6th century in China

With auspicious motifs such as mizuhiki

Tenugui (Hokusai-Manga) plum The generous lengths of redDescriptionThis is a collection of sketches drawn by Katsushika Hokusai, intended as an instructional manual for craftsmen across the country. The term "" (man) conveys the idea of doing something as one pleases or in a carefree manner. Here, "" (manga) refers to "pictures drawn freely" rather than the narrative storytelling "manga" that we are familiar with today. By simply inserting this rod into the top and bottom of a tenugui, you can easily