Kuniyoshi's "Beauty in chequered kimono"

Hello from Shukado.

Today, we will intoroduce you a famous series of Kuniyoshis Ukiyo-e,

"Shimazoroi Onna Benkei, (Women in Benkei-chequered kimono)".

                                                  Kuniyoshi "Shimazoroi Onna Benkei"  $886.00

This selection is from a series of mitate-e (parody prints) composing ten prints which illustrate beautiful women dressed in chequered kimono.

The patterned textile is reference to the chequered cloth frequently worn by Benkei,

A follower of Minamoto Yoshitsune famed for his strength.

Each prints in the series portrays includes episodes about Benkei.

In this print the seven different weapons that Benkei sometimes carried on his back

Ornament her obi(belt).

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