Furoshiki - Camellia by Yumeji Takehisa (Small, 48cm) dohyo iri this tradition hails from the

this tradition hails from the early March ritual of using paper dolls to pray for health and well-being

translates to 'morning sun'

It was a way to make sure children didn't leave their stomachs exposed and catch a cold

it was believed that the spirits of the deceased transformed into fireflies

" traditional Japanese patterns are used in the characters' costumes

Furoshiki - Camellia by Yumeji Takehisa (Small, 48cm) dohyo iri this tradition hails from theDescription Yumeji Takehisa, Camellia (S) Yumejis works used dynamic patterns and unique hues and tints from everyday motifs. Camellia flowers are commonly used as subjects in Yumejis designs. Yumeji TAKEHISA (1884 1934) Yumeji Takehisa was an accomplished and well regarded painter during the Taisho Period. His Bijinga picture styling is a wonderful representation of Taisho Roman art (a general term used to describe the thoughts and cultural events of