{"product_id":"48-ukiyo-e-cats-juggling-balls-cream","title":"48 Ukiyo-e | Cats Juggling Balls Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn addition to being displayed as a tapestry or framed artwork, its 70 cm size makes it ideal for use as a bag, wrapping for confectionery boxes, or as elegant packaging for wine bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece, a testament to Kuniyoshi’s love for cats, depicts anthropomorphized felines performing acts inspired by the famous Edo-era acrobat, Kikukawa Kunimaru. Scenes include the “Yaezakura,” where a cat skillfully moves a ball across its body, and the “Rangui Watari,” showing a cat crossing stakes while adorably kicking a ball with its paws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyokutemari refers to the art of juggling or bouncing balls as part of acrobatic performances. Historically, the ball (mari) symbolized parental hopes for a child to grow up healthy and well-rounded, much like its shape. Additionally, the mari carried wishes for familial harmony, marital bliss, and a fortunate life. This association with happiness and the idea of “resolving all matters smoothly” also led to its inclusion in bridal trousseaus as a symbol of auspicious beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esize | 48 x 48 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematerial | \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e100% organic cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkiyo-e is one of the traditional arts of Japan. It had a great artistic influence overseas in the late 1800s. The design will give a new face to any object that is being wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"musubi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58499157590365,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/9292\/4265\/files\/000000002588-01-l.jpg?v=1732791553","url":"https:\/\/www.zakkasine.com\/da-dk\/products\/48-ukiyo-e-cats-juggling-balls-cream","provider":"ZAKKAsine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}