art print : taka to saru scarves The simplicity of its organic

The simplicity of its organic lines is a great foil for more attention-grabbing rings

Carved from birch

a charming print such as this would have been produced as a souvenir for eager travellers and onsen visitors

Artist : Yoshinori Niiyama

the hakama of the young courtier is decorated with the 1000 monkey motif

art print : taka to saru scarves The simplicity of its organicOne of ukiyo e's most prolific artists, Torii Kiyomasu's hawk and monkey print is a striking example of the texture and movement that could be created with block printing. 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 from original first