art print : hashi benkei half moon Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts include

Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts include centuries of incense blending

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

Thrown by hand

where large vats of olive oil

Made from 260gsm cotton jersey

art print : hashi benkei half moon Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts includeThis 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