{"product_id":"spring-festival-rice-paper-print","title":"Spring Festival Rice Paper Print","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Springtime Ritual\" | Megumi Shimizu for Howdy Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eCapturing the vibrant energy of Aichi Prefecture, this illustration finds our traveling armadillos participating in the historic \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"129\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNonbori Arai\u003c\/b\u003e ritual during the peak of the Iwakura Sakura Festival. The scene depicts two armadillos waist-deep in the Gojo River washing glue from hand-painted carp streamers, while a whimsical gallery of foxes, monkeys, and rabbits look on from the banks. Printed by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"399\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBrooklyn Editions\u003c\/b\u003e on delicate, fiber-rich \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"441\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUnryu Rice Paper\u003c\/b\u003e, the 11x14-inch work is framed by blooming cherry blossoms, offering a tactile and festive window into one of Japan’s most cherished springtime traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eThe Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e Megumi Shimizu (Japan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eThe Subject:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"17\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eNonbori Arai\u003c\/i\u003e ritual in Iwakura City, Aichi — traditionally held in late March and early April during the \u003cem\u003eIwakura Sakura Festival.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eThe Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Awagami Factory Unryu Thin 55 White. The \"swirling fibers\" of the paper mimic the movement of the Gojo River water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003eThe Print:\u003c\/b\u003e Museum-quality production by Brooklyn Editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 11x14 inches (includes a sophisticated one-inch border for framing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003eHandling Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a delicate, high-texture paper; we recommend professional framing to preserve the semi-transparent quality of the Unryu fibers. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease allow additional processing time for this product, as it will ship separately, in alternate packaging to protect the integrity of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megumi Shimizu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44860533080133,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/8234\/8613\/files\/IMG_3207-2.png?v=1775786178","url":"https:\/\/howdymatcha.co\/products\/spring-festival-rice-paper-print","provider":"Howdy Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}