Kohana & Kagami Mochi
Kohana & Kagami Mochi
The print “Kohana & Kagami Mochi” features the maiko Kohana of Gion Kobu dancing in December, a week before the New Year.
“Kagami Mochi” or “Mirror Rice Cakes” is performed only in December and January by geiko and maiko in Kyoto. Kagami mochi are a treat eaten at New Year’s in Japan, and the tradition dates back 1,000 years to the Heian period.
Both the food and the dance are symbols of happiness, fortune, and good luck. Seeing the dance performed is an auspicious event and a way to start the New Year on a promising and prosperous note.
PRINT DETAILS:
‣A Timed Edition print created from my original image. The print is not signed or numbered, and it will be available from November 13 - 17, 2023 only.
‣Sizes: 8x10 inches & 16x20 inches
‣Borders: ½ inch on the 8x10 and 1-inch on the 16x20
‣Paper: Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster paper (300 gsm) with satin finish
‣Archival Life: 100 years when framed with UV filter glass
‣Packaging: Your print will be placed in a plastic print sleeve and then carefully rolled and packed in a shipping tube for maximum protection.
‣Shipping: Although I am based in Japan, prints will be shipped from the United States via USPS First Class Mail (2-5 days) or USPS First Class International Mail (2-3 weeks). Prints are shipped unmatted and unframed.
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