Japan Umbrella Maker Craftsman Artisan Lanterns Shop Vtg. Photo 19thC.
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Japan Umbrella Maker Craftsman Artisan Lanterns Shop Vtg. Photo 19thC.
£10.00
Japan Umbrella Maker Craftsman Artisan Lanterns Shop Vtg. Photo 19thC.
This quality reprint of a vintage photo shows a Japanese craftsman sits on the floor of his workshop, carefully painting calligraphy onto a traditional paper umbrella, known as a wagasa. He is surrounded by his wares, including other umbrellas and a variety of paper lanterns (chÅchin) hanging above him. Wagasa and chÅchin were essential handcrafted items in Meiji-era Japan, used for daily life, ceremonies, and festivals, showcasing the nation's rich artisanal heritage.
Shipping Details
We ship worldwide from the UK. There is no additional charge for extra prints.
Print Details
• Prints measure 10x8 inches (25x20cms).
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
Perfect For
• Framing and display
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
Please note - commercial, editorial or other such use is expressly forbidden