Hokushū "Asao Gakujūrō I as Mashiba Hisatsugu" Ukiyo-e Tote Bag

A Dramatic Masterpiece of Osaka Kamigata Ukiyo-e 🎴

Carry the theatrical energy of Edo-period Japan with this premium all-over print tote featuring Shunkōsai Hokushū's 1822 portrait of Asao Gakujūrō I as the fierce Kabuki character Mashiba Hisatsugu.

With his intense gaze, poised stance, and hand gripping the sword hilt, the actor embodies the psychological drama of Osaka Kamigata Ukiyo-e. The flowing robe, paulownia motifs, gourd tassels, and commemorative poems give the design an exceptional richness that makes this tote as expressive as the artwork itself.

The Story Behind the Print ⛩️

The image is drawn from Kinmon gosan no kiri, also known as The Golden Gate and the Paulownia Crest, a legendary Kabuki play centred on the rōnin Ishikawa Goemon. It is a striking example of the Osaka school, known for its close attention to actor likeness and theatrical character.

Product Details

• 100% polyester
• Fabric weight: 6.64 oz/yd² (225 g/m²)
• Size: 15″ × 15″ (39 × 39 cm)
• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 L)
• Maximum load: 44 lbs (20 kg)
• Dual handles: 100% natural cotton bull denim, 26″ (67 cm) long and 1″ (2.5 cm) wide
• Printed, cut, and hand-sewn by our in-house team
• OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, No. D09-1028, Hohenstein Institute

Handle shape may vary slightly depending on the shipping destination.

About the Artwork 🌸

• Artist: Shunkōsai Hokushū
• Date: 1822
• Style: Osaka Kamigata Ukiyo-e
• Subject: Kabuki actor Asao Gakujūrō I as Mashiba Hisatsugu
• Play: Kinmon gosan no kiri

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