Hand-printed woodblock technique: Ensures each print is unique and authentic to traditional Japanese art
Limited edition of 300: Offers exclusivity for collectors and art enthusiasts
Depicts Mitarashigawa river: Connects the viewer to Japanese cultural heritage and history
Bold, expressive strokes: Evokes the intensity of a sudden summer downpour for a vivid seasonal atmosphere
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At Shimogamo Shrine, the Mitarashi River has long been a sacred place for “misogi-harai,” a purification ritual in which people cleanse their hands and feet in pure water—a tradition dating back to the Heian period.
This work incorporates a uniquely Japanese technique of expressing rain with drawn lines. The bold, rugged strokes evoke the