art print : hashi benkei alpaca this exotic (and endangered) deck

this exotic (and endangered) deck was designed by Ethan Kowaleski

Hiroshige’s masterful use of colour and composition captures the emotion and tension of the scene

Packed with considered details and generous storage capacity

Originally printed as a board game during mid-century Japan

marle wool outer to keep you warm and stylish

art print : hashi benkei alpaca this exotic (and endangered) deckThis image is drawn from the legend of boy wizard Ushiwaka. In this scene Ushiwaka battles a giant swordsman called Benkei. No match for his strength, Ushiwaka defeats Benkei by exhausting him. This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously reproduced these rare works