{"title":"Japanese ukiyo-e　Utagawa Kuniyoshi　Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFeline Masters: Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Legendary Cat Ukiyo-e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cat-Loving Master of Ukiyo-e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) was one of Japan's most celebrated ukiyo-e artists—and a devoted cat lover. Known as \"the cat master\" among his contemporaries, Kuniyoshi was rarely seen without a feline companion. His studio was home to numerous cats, and they frequently appeared in his artwork, from playful kittens to anthropomorphic cats living human lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Magic of Kuniyoshi's Cat Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat makes Kuniyoshi's cat ukiyo-e so captivating is his ability to capture both the grace and humor of felines. His cats aren't just decorative—they're full of personality, often portrayed in surprisingly human situations: reading books, playing music, practicing martial arts, or simply lounging in contentment. These whimsical depictions reveal not only the artist's technical mastery but also his deep affection and understanding of cat behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHis most famous cat works include playful parodies of kabuki actors reimagined as cats, cats spelling out characters with their bodies, and tender domestic scenes featuring cats and their human companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Timeless Treasure for Cat Lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNearly 200 years later, Kuniyoshi's cat ukiyo-e continues to enchant cat lovers worldwide. The delicate lines, vibrant colors, and playful spirit of his work feel remarkably contemporary—proof that the bond between humans and cats transcends time and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Utagawa Kuniyoshi Collection brings these masterpieces to life on carefully crafted products, allowing you to celebrate this legendary artist's love for cats in your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"c-nrfs001","title":"Furoshiki Japanese Wrapping Cloth \"Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō\" made in Japan 48x48cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkiyo-e artist : Kuniyoshi Utagawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize : 18.9 inch x 18.9 inch (48cmx48cm)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*approximately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JapaCat.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42654141480983,"sku":"C-NRFS001","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3266\/9975\/files\/C-NRFS001_12698284_1000.jpg?v=1754723430"},{"product_id":"c-nrfs002","title":"【Large】Furoshiki Japanese Wrapping Cloth \"Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō\" made in Japan 104cmx104cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkiyo-e artist : Kuniyoshi Utagawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize : 40.9 inch x 40.9 inch (104cmx104cm)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*approximately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JapaCat.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723262857239,"sku":"C-NRFS002","price":24.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3266\/9975\/files\/C-NRFS002_12698286_1000.jpg?v=1755159033"},{"product_id":"c-nrnr006","title":"Japanese Noren Curtain – Ukiyo-e by Utagawa Kuniyoshi “Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō”","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 33.5 × 35.4 in (85 × 90 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Ukiyo-e Motif\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Features Kuniyoshi’s print \u003ci\u003e“Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.”\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a master of the Utagawa school of ukiyo-e, the same artistic lineage as Utagawa Hiroshige.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutline Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The curtain includes a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecenter cutline\u003c\/span\u003e that you may cut yourself; the edges are finished to prevent fraying. It can be used as a traditional split Noren or left uncut as a wall tapestry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Perfect as a doorway curtain, room divider, or wall decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Crafted with high-quality materials and cultural authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Noren curtain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e features the ukiyo-e print \u003ci\u003e“Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō”\u003c\/i\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSono mama jiguchi: Myaukai-kō gojūsanbiki\u003c\/em\u003e) by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a leading master of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa school\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eof ukiyo-e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The title of the print appears on the right side of the design, just as in the original work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn this witty composition, Kuniyoshi humorously replaced the names of the fifty-three stations along the historic Tōkaidō road—made famous by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—with playful depictions of cats. This parody reflects the Edo-period taste for humor and remains beloved by both art enthusiasts and cat lovers.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Noren\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNoren are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional Japanese fabric dividers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, usually split in the middle and hung in doorways of homes and shops. They provide privacy, allow airflow, and often carry decorative or symbolic designs. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide as interior accents and wall hangings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Ukiyo-e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUkiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e are traditional Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). As popular art for the common people, they depicted landscapes, kabuki actors, and everyday life. The \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa school \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the most influential schools of ukiyo-e, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi was among its greatest masters, known especially for his humor, innovative designs and his famous affection for his cats. This Noren lets you bring a piece of Edo-period art and wit into your modern living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*This item doesn't include a tension rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JapaCat.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43059464994839,"sku":"C-NRNR006","price":20.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3266\/9975\/files\/C-NRNR006_12222309_1000.jpg?v=1757051010"},{"product_id":"c-nrnr008","title":"【Long】Japanese Noren Curtain – Ukiyo-e by Utagawa Kuniyoshi “Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō”","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 33.5 × 59.1 in (85 × 150 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Ukiyo-e Motif\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Features Kuniyoshi’s print \u003ci\u003e“Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.”\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a master of the Utagawa school of ukiyo-e, the same artistic lineage as Utagawa Hiroshige.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutline Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The curtain includes a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecenter cutline\u003c\/span\u003e that you may cut yourself; the edges are finished to prevent fraying. It can be used as a traditional split Noren or left uncut as a wall tapestry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Perfect as a doorway curtain, room divider, or wall decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Crafted with high-quality materials and cultural authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Noren curtain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e features the ukiyo-e print \u003ci\u003e“Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō”\u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eSono mama jiguchi: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyaukai-kō gojūsanbiki\u003c\/i\u003e) by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a leading master of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa school\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eof ukiyo-e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The title of the print appears on the right side of the design, just as in the original work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn this witty composition, Kuniyoshi humorously replaced the names of the fifty-three stations along the historic Tōkaidō road—made famous by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—with playful depictions of cats. This parody reflects the Edo-period taste for humor and remains beloved by both art enthusiasts and cat lovers.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Noren\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNoren are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional Japanese fabric dividers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, usually split in the middle and hung in doorways of homes and shops. They provide privacy, allow airflow, and often carry decorative or symbolic designs. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide as interior accents and wall hangings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Ukiyo-e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUkiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e are traditional Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). As popular art for the common people, they depicted landscapes, kabuki actors, and everyday life. The \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa school \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the most influential schools of ukiyo-e, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi was among its greatest masters, known especially for his humor, innovative designs and his famous affection for his cats. This Noren lets you bring a piece of Edo-period art and wit into your modern living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*This item doesn't include a tension rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JapaCat.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43059567755287,"sku":"C-NRNR008","price":21.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3266\/9975\/files\/C-NRNR008_12807830_1017_revised.png?v=1757831793"},{"product_id":"c-nrnr007","title":"Japanese Noren Curtain – Ukiyo-e by Utagawa Kuniyoshi “Fashionable Cats Playing Handball” (Hayarineko no Kyoku Temari)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 33.5 × 47.2 in (85 × 120 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Ukiyo-e Motif\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Based on Kuniyoshi’s print \u003ci\u003e“Hayarineko no Kyoku Temari.”\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Kuniyoshi, a master of the Utagawa school, is celebrated for his humorous and imaginative cat prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutline Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The curtain includes a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecenter cutline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that you may cut yourself; edges are finished to prevent fraying. It can be used as a traditional split Noren or left uncut as a wall tapestry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Perfect as a doorway curtain, room divider, or decorative wall hanging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Crafted with high-quality materials and cultural authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Noren curtain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e features the ukiyo-e print \u003ci\u003e“Hayarineko no Kyoku Temari”\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eFashionable Cats Playing Handball\u003c\/i\u003e) by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a leading master of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa school\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eof ukiyo-e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe term \u003ci\u003e“Hayarineko”\u003c\/i\u003e (“fashionable cats”) refers to stylish, trend-conscious cats that reflect the culture of Edo-period Japan. In this witty print, they are shown performing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyoku Temari\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an acrobatic handball act that was a popular form of street entertainment. The performance was famously associated with the entertainer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKikukawa Kunimaru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and Kuniyoshi cleverly reimagined it by anthropomorphizing cats. The result is a humorous and charming scene that combines traditional artistry with playful imagination.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Noren\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNoren are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional Japanese fabric dividers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, usually split in the middle and hung in doorways of homes and shops. They provide privacy, allow airflow, and often carry decorative or symbolic designs. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide as interior accents and wall hangings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Ukiyo-e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUkiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e are traditional Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). As popular art for the common people, they depicted landscapes, kabuki actors, and everyday life. The \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa school \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the most influential schools of ukiyo-e, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi was among its greatest masters, known especially for his humor, innovative designs and his famous affection for his cats. This Noren lets you bring a piece of Edo-period art and wit into your modern living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*This item doesn't include a tension rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JapaCat.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43062942433303,"sku":"C-NRNR007","price":21.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3266\/9975\/files\/C-NRNR007_12807829_1017.jpg?v=1757232441"},{"product_id":"c-nrfs003","title":"Japanese Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth – Ukiyo-e by Utagawa Kuniyoshi “Fashionable Cats Playing Handball” (Hayarineko no Kyoku Temari)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e18.9 × 18.9 in (48 × 48 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Ukiyo-e Motif\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Based on Kuniyoshi’s print \u003ci\u003e“Hayarineko no Kyoku Temari.”\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Kuniyoshi, a master of the Utagawa school, is celebrated for his humorous and imaginative cat prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVersatile Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Traditionally used in Japan for wrapping and carrying items or for gift-giving. Also ideal as a decorative wall hanging or table cover\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Crafted with high-quality materials and cultural authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Furoshiki (wrapping cloth)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e features the ukiyo-e print \u003ci\u003e“Hayarineko no Kyoku Temari”\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eFashionable Cats Playing Handball\u003c\/i\u003e) by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a leading master of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtagawa school\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eof ukiyo-e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe term \u003ci\u003e“Hayarineko”\u003c\/i\u003e (“fashionable cats”) refers to stylish, trend-conscious cats that reflect the culture of Edo-period Japan. In this witty print, they are shown performing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyoku Temari\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an acrobatic handball act that was a popular form of street entertainment. The performance was famously associated with the entertainer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKikukawa Kunimaru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and Kuniyoshi cleverly reimagined it by anthropomorphizing cats. The result is a humorous and charming scene that combines traditional artistry with playful imagination.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Furoshiki\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFuroshiki are \u003cb\u003etraditional Japanese wrapping cloths\u003c\/b\u003e, historically used to wrap clothing, goods, and gifts. Today, they are appreciated not only for their practicality but also for their beauty as eco-friendly, reusable fabric art. With their versatility, they can be enjoyed as functional cloths or as decorative interior accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Ukiyo-e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUkiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e are traditional Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). As popular art for the common people, they depicted landscapes, kabuki actors, and everyday life. 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