7 Feb 2010
4 Feb 2010
Yakko Edobei
The bookmark with the actor Otani Oniji II from Japan. The Kabuki actor is captured here in the role of Yakko Edobei.
The Actor Otani Oniji II as Yakko Edobei is a work created by Toshusai Sharaku, an ukiyo-e master who remains popular today. This piece, based on a kabuki play, depicts the villain as he is about to attack, with his hands spread wide in threat and his face full of hatred. A yakko is a manservant often used by samurai to perform violent deeds.
The Actor Otani Oniji II as Yakko Edobei is a work created by Toshusai Sharaku, an ukiyo-e master who remains popular today. This piece, based on a kabuki play, depicts the villain as he is about to attack, with his hands spread wide in threat and his face full of hatred. A yakko is a manservant often used by samurai to perform violent deeds.
Lichfield Cathedral
The bookmark with the photo of Lichfield Cathedral from England.
Lichfield Cathedral is situated in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires. The cathedral is dedicated to St Chad and Saint Mary.
Lichfield Cathedral is situated in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires. The cathedral is dedicated to St Chad and Saint Mary.
3 Feb 2010
2 Feb 2010
Francesco Musante
The bookmark with an illustration of Fransesco Musante from Italy.
Francesco Musante was born in Genoa, in Italy in 1950.
From 1968 he began to exhibit in important Italian and international shows.
A painter whose works are not to true life, Musante expresses himself through images, portraying fantastic stories that are almost always nocturnal and in episodes.
Francesco Musante was born in Genoa, in Italy in 1950.
From 1968 he began to exhibit in important Italian and international shows.
A painter whose works are not to true life, Musante expresses himself through images, portraying fantastic stories that are almost always nocturnal and in episodes.
1 Feb 2010
Palm Leaf
The bookmark with a wooden dolphin made from palm leaf, received from Thailand.
In South Asia, palm leaf is used primarily for craftwork and printing. Since paper had not been invented over the past two thousand years, the only writing material naturally available was palm leaf. In Shri Lanka, in 95 BC, Buddhist teachings were initially written on palm leaves. As such, palm leaf is considered sacred and respected throughout the region.
In South Asia, palm leaf is used primarily for craftwork and printing. Since paper had not been invented over the past two thousand years, the only writing material naturally available was palm leaf. In Shri Lanka, in 95 BC, Buddhist teachings were initially written on palm leaves. As such, palm leaf is considered sacred and respected throughout the region.
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