#japanesescreen

[swordsmanbonsai]

Creating…

When we work on a tree,

Are we crafting a stylized version of itself?

Creating a sculpting?

Or capturing the essence of the tree and nature?

Perhaps sometimes it is one, perhaps the next time another?

Can it be all three at once?

In the past I’ve looked at Song dynasty paintings for inspiration. The very same paintings that gave rise to the Bunjin or literati style I’m fond of.

Presented here is a screen with a beautiful twisted cherry tree. It is one of many screens at Kongobuji in Koyasan. If it were an actual bonsai, no doubt it would be considered a masterpiece. It most certainly has been an inspiration for work on a crabapple tree I just acquired…

[swordsmanbonsai]

One of many stunning screens at Kongobuji Temple in Koyasan. See above for a close up of this particular screen which inspired work on a Crabapple Tree recently added to my collection. 

[kazukogu]

I believe that Ukiyo-e is an important content for understanding Japanese culture.

I rooting for the Osaka Expo.

In the future, we also plan to share information about the history of expos that Japan has participated in.

Would you like to get to know Japan too?

[kazukogu]

Kyosui

"Women's ceremony poetry contest"

暁翠 「女礼式歌合」

The ladies are having fun playing traditional games.

Will it be spring? Plum blossoms are blooming in the left garden.

Even a beautiful kimono is like a spring landscape.

Kawanabe Kyōsui is the daughter of Kawanabe Kyōsai.

[kazukogu]

Yōshū Chikanobu

"A Lady of the Tokugawa Era ~Picking Spring Greens~"

揚州周延「徳川時代貴婦人之図 ～春菜摘み～」

Noble women are picking spring wildflowers.

Will it be mugwort or Horsetail?

The basket of hands is cute.

In the distance, pink flowers and small birds are flying like singing, conveying the tranquil atmosphere of spring.

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[cozycottagehome]

Vintage Japanese Mini Byōbu Folding Screen –Commemorative/Gift Size Byōbu Screen A vintage mini Japanese 8-panel folding screen. These Byōbu Folding Screens original purpose was to block drafts in traditional open-layout Japanese homes. Samurai lords displayed these screens in their homes as symbols of wealth and power. This screen is a mini gift size version to commemorate a new office, new home or other life event. One side of the screen has beautiful Japanese birds, flowers and trees. The other side of the screen has panels with black and white Japanese sayings. This screen comes with a blue gift box/cover. The overall condition is excellent. No damage or defects I can see. Unfortunately, I do not speak Japanese so I do not know what all the Japanese characters say! Sorry about that.. Maybe you know someone who speaks Japanese and you can ask them.. This screen has 8 folding panels that open up to a total width of 29-1/2” fully extended. The height of this screen is 8-5/16”. The depth of the fully extended screen is 1/8” thick. Total weight of this item is:  13 oz. #Japanese #Japan #JapaneseDecor #JapaneseScreen #PrivacyScreen #RoomDivider #ByōbuFoldingScreen #AsianDecor #FoldingScreen #Decor #HomeDecor https://www.instagram.com/p/CLqL5_cHVDl/?igshid=1rwqbno6iuo9s

[groundonesix]

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[groundonesix]

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