Ukiyo-e 41, UKy-6, Handbag - Kuniyoshi, Carp Banner

Ukiyo-e Bag - Carp Banner. Art inspires fashion - Exotic style fashion. Ukiyo-e (Japanese, meaning "Pictures of the Floating World"). Ukiyo-e depicts and records the life of Japanese people in the Edo period. It represents Japanese art of 17-19 centuries. Carp Banner (Banners for the Boys Festival)「鯉幟 鯉のぼり」The day, each lunar May 5, was originally called Tango no Sekku (端午の節句). It is to celebrate children's personalities and their happiness.Koinobori (carp banner or carp streamer): A black carp at the top represents the father, the red carp represents the mother, and the other carp represents the child, traditionally the son.Created in Edo periodArtist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳; Japanese, 1798–1861) Price:$178.00 Glazed synthetic leather Custom-print durable Oxford Double rolled handles with 6" drop Top zip opening has magnetic snaps on each end Silver hardware Interior features print lining; back zip pocket; 2 front open slip pockets trimmed in matching leather Size: 14"W x 9 1/2"H x