art print : hashi benkei alpaca A mid weight durable sock

A mid weight durable sock

With its generously pleated fabric body

this exotic (and endangered) deck was designed by Ethan Kowaleski

Originally printed as a board game during mid-century Japan

These hashioki (chopstick rests) bring a quiet note of understated decoration to any table setting

art print : hashi benkei alpaca A mid weight durable sockThis image is drawn from the legend of boy wizard Ushiwaka. In this scene Ushiwaka battles a giant swordsman called Benkei. No match for his strength, Ushiwaka defeats Benkei by exhausting him. This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously reproduced these rare works