antique japanese map : shi cashmere sock This artwork by Okumura Masanobu

This artwork by Okumura Masanobu (1686-1764) portrays three wakashu(adolescent boys)

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tie this knot around your finger and never forget that you have great taste

The visual motif is a clear homage to the stick and ball components of the original design

antique japanese map : shi cashmere sock This artwork by Okumura MasanobuWhen is a map not just a map? When it's an antique hand drawn ordinance map made from meticulously pieced washi paper. In a world of digital mapping this land distribution map of a village in Iwate, Japan, will bring joy to those who appreciate the restrained beauty of architectural plans, blueprints, and original historical drawings. These maps are over 100 years old and have been folded and refolded many times. They each show individual signs of