vintage shikishi print : blue kimono

Using ink and mineral pigments, Shinsui Ito (1898-1972) has captured a moment of curiosity, as the subject gaze is drawn by a moth.  Costume connoisseurs, kimono aficionados, and Japanese art enthusiasts will enjoy the details in this print. 

This print was produced in 1933 as part of the New Year issue of the Kodan Club magazine, featuring traditional Japanese art (nihonga).