Mamehana & Mai Tenugui
Mamehana & Mai Tenugui
The print “Mamehana & Mai Tenugui” features the maiko Mamehana performing Rokudan Kuzushi, one of the most popular dances in the Kyo Mai repertoire. Mamehana is wearing a red and white mai tenugui (dance scarf) worn only by maiko from Gion Kobu.
This portrait was made in the final moments of a May photo session with Mamehana. I had only ten minutes to photograph her dancing Rokudan Kuzushi, so this will be the only print I will make of her performing it.
PRINT DETAILS:
‣A Timed Edition print created from my original image. The print is not signed or numbered, and it will be available from April 22 - 26, 2024 only.
‣Sizes: 5 x 7 inches & 10 x 14 inches
‣Borders: ½ inch on the 5 x 7 and 1-inch on the 10 x 14
‣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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