Japanese Zodiac Bamboo Sumi-e Tapestry USHI

Year of the Ox
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: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

People born in the Year of the Ox are quiet leaders. They say little out loud, but their patience and psychic strength inspire confidence in people around them. When they do speak, Ox people are articulate and persuasive, adding to their allure as leaders. Beneath the surface, they have fierce tempers and incredible stubbornness. Their abhorrence for failure and remarkable tenacity in the face of opposition helps make many Ox people successful. Their easygoing nature and unconventional outlook on life make people born in the Year of the Ox interesting friends to have. They are most compatible with Rat, Snake and Rooster people.

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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