{"product_id":"samurai-frog-japanese-ukiyo-e-art-print-on-awa-washi","title":"SAMURAI FROG | Japanese Ukiyo-e Art Print on Awa Washi","description":"\u003cp\u003e【Samurai Frog】Chic playfulness and a touch of sophistication, on a single sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【About \"Giga\"】 During the Edo period, a genre of Ukiyo-e known as \"Giga\" (Caricatures or Satirical Pictures) was particularly beloved by the people. Artists of the time anthropomorphized familiar animals like cats, frogs, and goldfish, depicting them mimicking human behavior to sharply satirize social contradictions or simply provide pure entertainment. In an era with a strict class system, this \"spirit of playfulness\" was essential wisdom for commoners to live resiliently and cheerfully, representing a highly sophisticated form of popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【About this painting】 In this piece, a single frog donning magnificent kimono and carrying a sword at its waist is depicted standing dauntingly in a humorous and lively manner. With arms crossed and mouth set in a firm line, it exudes the dignity of a samurai, yet its large eyes and adorable posture inevitably bring a smile to the viewer. The gap between the figure of an authoritative warrior and the \"small creature\" playing the role embodies the chic spirit of Edoites laughing off rigid conventions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◆Details\u003cbr\u003eA3 size.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on authentic Awa Washi (traditional Japanese paper)\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the Ukiyo-e style of Japanese fine art\u003cbr\u003eMuseum-quality print (frame not included)\u003cbr\u003eDesigned and printed in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◆What is Awa Washi?\u003cbr\u003eAwa Washi is Japanese paper produced in Yoshino City, Tokushima Prefecture; Naka Town, Naka District; and Ikeda Town, Miyoshi City. It is made using traditional Japanese paper-making techniques such as “flow-making” and “pool-making.”Awa Washi is characterized by the unique texture and natural feel of hand-made paper, along with its durable quality—thin yet strong and resistant to tearing, even when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◆History of Awa Washi\u003cbr\u003eThe exact origins of Awa Washi are unclear, but it is thought to have begun around 806–810 AD. Records indicate that the Awa Inbe clan cultivated hemp and kozo (paper mulberry) and produced paper, suggesting that washi production had already begun by the Nara period.In modern times, Awa washi gradually declined alongside Westernization. However, one paper-making company persevered in preserving the tradition, and in 1976, Awa washi was designated a Traditional Craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◆Design\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork was designed in my Kyoto studio. Some of the images were designed using digital design tools, while others were designed using artificial intelligence (AI) with my own instructions and references to traditional artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Japan from KYOTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46456965333177,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7032\/8249\/files\/8b6e2db400680f7e506f9535caa66438_741aa72e-6686-41c5-a99a-6083edf9886e.jpg?v=1772071121","url":"https:\/\/japanartworks.net\/products\/samurai-frog-japanese-ukiyo-e-art-print-on-awa-washi","provider":"Deep Japan from Kyoto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}