Mar 5, 2021
Katsushika Hokusai 葛 飾 北 齋(1760-1849) Japan (via Art mi Alma)
Ama diving for shells. There were never very many traditional professions for women in Japan, but one that still continues are the "sea women" or ama. Traditionally women, these "Japanese mermaids" are skilled divers who look for seaweed, shells, and pearls.
Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo, Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji which includes the internationally iconic print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
HH I have long been fascinated by these women and their sub-culture.
