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A truly beautiful piece of Japanese folk art.
Vintage handmade OSHIE — the traditional Japanese art of padded fabric relief, where silk and brocade pieces are hand-cut, padded, and layered to build a three-dimensional picture under glass. This craft goes back to the Edo period, when treasured kimono fabrics were too beautiful to throw away — so they were turned into art.
The subject is Fuji Musume, the Wisteria Maiden of kabuki dance: an elegant figure in layered brocade kimono fabrics with floral and gold-thread patterns, an ornate wide headdress with wisteria sprays, and sparkling glass-beaded kanzashi hair ornaments. Every fold of the kimono is a separate padded piece of real fabric.
Details:- Solid wood shadow-box frame, glossy red lacquer finish, approx. 1.25" deep- Frame measures 18.5" wide x 24" tall — larger than most oshie pieces- Glass front with cream silk-style mat surround- Red silk hanging cord with tassels — ready to hang- Includes its original presentation box (box shows wear; see photos)- Colors remain vivid; fabrics clean; frame glossy — please review all photos for condition
A striking piece for a Japandi or Asian-inspired interior, gallery wall, or Japanese folk-art collection. It will be packed with rigid protection for the glass front and shipped with care.
