Japanese Zodiac Bamboo Sumi-e Tapestry SARU

Year of the Monkey
This product is a Unique Japan exclusive that has been proudly featured in a number of magazines worldwide. This original, eco-friendly handmade bamboo tapestry is made from traditional moso-chiku bamboo – the largest in Japan – chosen for its tough yet flexible and elegant characteristics. The bamboo is smoked for one day, which is how it attains its distinctive brown colour.

Birth Years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
People born in the Year of the Monkey are masters of invention. They tend to see problems from angles other people cannot, and use their ingenuity to their benefit. They have a thirst for knowledge which helps them excel in many different fields. Their will is strong. Monkeys are people of action; they do not wait around for others to get the job started. A person born in the Year of the Monkey often possesses an excellent memory and puts it to use in sound decision making. They are most compatible with Dragons and Rats.

Details:

  • The kanji is individually painted and signed by a professional sumi-e calligraphy artist.
  • Sumi-e, meaning “charcoal drawing” is an ancient Japanese artform that uses ink derived from densely packed charcoal ash from bamboo or pine.
  • Superb gift for a meaningful friend or loved one
  • Durable bamboo that will last for many, many years
  • Peaceful message that could be hung in any room of the house, especially an entrance way
  • Please hang away from direct sunlight

Height: 60cm (23.6″) ; Width: 34cm (13.4″)
Bamboo Craftsman: Mr. Tanaka
Sumi-e Artist: Ms. Oguri

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