antique japanese map : ichi ribbed socks This depiction of abstracted birds

This depiction of abstracted birds at Nazan-ji by Ogawa Usen (a Japanese artist who was influenced by his study of Western painting styles) springs to life with bold line and lively detail

or simply as a thing of sculptural beauty

with kanji and intricate grids

this piece captures a spirit of lightheartedness and humour in the face of adversity

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antique japanese map : ichi ribbed socks This depiction of abstracted birdsWhen 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