Ukiyo-e 06, KH-1, Handbag - Hokusai, The Great Wave

Ukiyo-e Bag - The Great Wave. Art inspires fashion - Exotic style fashion. Ukiyo-e (Japanese, meaning "Pictures of the Floating World"). It represents Japanese art of 17-19 centuries. The Great Wave (also known as “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”)「神奈川沖浪裏」The original title in Japanese is “神奈川沖浪裏”; in English, it is “Under the wave of Kanagawa”, indicating the boats are almost under the giant wave.This is Hokusai's (北斎) most famous work, which was created during his age of 70s while he was at the height of his career.The Great Wave comprises three main elements: the sea, three boats and a mountain. The picture depicts an enormous wave that threatens three boats off the coast of Kanagawa, while Mt. Fuji rises in the background. Kanagawa, present-day, is Yokohama City of Kanagawa Prefecture.1. Sea and Waves:The sea with the extended waves, about to break, dominates the composition. The wave forms a circle around the center of the design, framing Mt. Fuji in the background. 2. Boats:In the sc