It is good to wear new clothing, Totoya Hokkei, c. 1822 print A Japanese woman attracts a kimono with a pattern of plum blossom and medallions. Behind her a folded belt (OBI) and a kimono. With two poems. The prints from this series are in line with the belief that the first activities of the new year were extra special. The red cartouche on the prints refers to almanacs in which it was indicated which activities could or should not be undertaken on certain days by people born in a certain year. Japan paper color woodcut dressing oneself, getting dressed. standing figure - AA - female human fi
It is good to wear new clothing, Totoya Hokkei, c. 1822 print A Japanese woman attracts a kimono with a pattern of plum blossom and medallions. Behind her a folded belt (OBI) and a kimono. With two poems. The prints from this series are in line with the belief that the first activities of the new year were extra special. The red cartouche on the prints refers to almanacs in which it was indicated which activities could or should not be undertaken on certain days by people born in a certain year. Japan paper color woodcut dressing oneself, getting dressed. standing figure - AA - female human figure
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