antique japanese map : ichi ribbed socks Printed on shikishi board -

Printed on shikishi board - a traditional Japanese art material with subtle flecking and a bevelled edge in gold - these works may be framed or propped

Large lamp comes with a wall plug

or simply as a thing of sculptural beauty

hand formed from black clay and finished with matt white glaze

antique japanese map : ichi ribbed socks Printed on shikishi board -When is a map not just a map? When it's an antique hand drawn ordinance map made from meticulously pieced washi paper. In a world of digital mapping this land distribution map of a village in Iwate, Japan, will bring joy to those who appreciate the restrained beauty of architectural plans, blueprints, and original historical drawings. These maps are over 100 years old and have been folded and refolded many times. They each show individual signs of