Under the Wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave) / by Hokusai It is one of the most iconic works of Japanese art. The breathtaking composition with the cresting wave and Mt. Fuji express both stillness and movement. The eminent European musician Debussy and artist van Gogh were inspired by this work. Ukiyo-e Furoshiki Ukiyoe is one of the traditional arts of Japan, having a great influence overseas in the late 1900s. This series of 50cm square patterns is taken from the world of Ukiyoe. Please enjoy the visions of Japanese scenery from the Ukiyoe world. How can you use it? Watch this video ‘How to make a basic knot – Mamusubi’ Wrap a bento/lunch box – Watch video 1 | Watch video 2 Gift Wrapping – Watch Video 1 (easy) | Video 2 (book) | Video 3 (hard) Wrap a tissue box – Watch video Book cover – Watch video Hang on a wall – you can frame it too! Check out how I did it from here. Make a bag/pouch – Watch Video (in Japanese) | Watch Video (in Japanese, hard but neat) Check out how to make many ways of wrapping from here. New to Furoshiki? Read the history of Furoshiki and more from here. Are you looking for a particular Furoshiki (size and pattern) and you are based in Malta? Then contact me from here and let me know what you would like!
