I took a gorgeous but faded late 18th-Century woodcut from Japan called "Shinpan shiba sanenzan zoujōji shōmen no zu," brightened it subtly and created a seamless repeat. The red pops joyfully on the people and even the tree trunks, almost creating an aura of fantasy in this scene out of historical Japan. The fade-out forest green remains understated on the trees, as do the dark beiges and especially the cool blue-grays in the temple and on the crowd of pedestrians. I hope you feel, as I do, that the composition of the original drawing is amazing. The bustling elements are constrained with ruthless discipline. Even with all the activity in the foreground, the eye is drawn to the Japanese temple from every point. As a wallpaper, it's probably best suited to accent areas.
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- Set of 4 cocktail napkins
- 10" x 10" (25 cm x 25 cm)
- Folded hem
- Topstitching thread color will be chosen at time of sewing from charcoal or white to best match the design
- These adorable cocktail napkins are a great way to bring a pop of color and character to parties and get-togethers. When folded, they serve as casual patterned coasters. All cocktail napkin sets are designed by independent artists, from around the world, and printed and sewn in the USA.
- Available in Linen Cotton Canvas
Durability of linen with the softness of cotton
- Estimated shrinkage: 3-6% in length and 0-1% in width.
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Subtle revision of the original Japanese woodcut, with splashes of bright on neutrals.
A former jewelry designer, I come from a family of writers and artists. Designing fabric is turning out to be one of the most thrilling enterprises ever - a true technical and creative challenge.
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