The folding fan had been a fashionable accessory since its introduction to Europe in the 15th century. This one, with a hand-painted design of thistle and bumblebees, is especially beautiful. The subdued colors and asymmetrical design exemplify the vogue in the 1880s for japonisme, or Japanese styles, while its large size is typical of times as well.
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I absolutely loved Shin Godzilla. I watched it on the flight over to Japan, and I took a sec to block out a print design idea. I’ve been picking at it the entire vacation, and I wrapped it up just before I’m heading back to America. I highly recommend this film!
Print available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/519360817/shin-godzilla-print
