1990s Japanese Sumi Ink and Gansai Paint on Washi by Japanese Artist, Hiroko, Framed

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Washi is hand-made traditional Japanese paper which originated in the eighth century and still made by hand today. Making of … more Washi is hand-made traditional Japanese paper which originated in the eighth century and still made by hand today. Making of Washi sheet is a long process. Materials taken from the bark of kozo, bamboo, rice and/or wheat are soaked in clean water, boiled to thicken, and then beaten and filtered through a gridiron and dried in sheets in sunlight for a natural soft finish.

Sumi-ink, made from ash of pine tree and Gansai which is a natural cosmetic for face make-up, is a water-color for the special Japanese art. The short note in the Japanese language on this art translates to "Something good happened?". A red snapper is the symbol of happiness in Japan. less