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"Watōnai Capturing a Tiger" (和藤内) by Utagawa Kunisada, c. 1830s.

In this dramatic scene the legendary hero Watonai Coxinga faces of with a tiger in the Bamboo Forest of a Thousand Leagues during his travels in China.
He subdues the beast, aided by a charm from the Great Shrine of Ise. Watonai and the monstrous tiger then join forces to defeat a group of Chinese soldiers!

This legend has been the subject of many Kabuki and Bunraku plays and is the basis of the popular drinking party game "Tora Tora Tora!! ("tora" means "tiger" in Japanese), that Maiko play with their guests ♡

The image composition is stunning, with both opponents fixing their fierce eyes on each other, both bodies twisted in almost yin-yang like symmetry!

Available on:
- Organic Cotton Lightweight Tote
- Cotton Canvas Large Tote.

★ Organic Cotton Lightweight Tote:
Light, roomy bag with long carry handles that could be used in the hand or over the shoulder.
- dimensions: 42 x 38cm
- capacity: 10 Litres
- carry handles length: 67 cm
- 100% Organic Cotton

★ Cotton Canvas Large Tote:
The bag is very roomy and sturdy, with long carry handles that could be used in the hand or over the shoulder.
- dimensions: 43 x 38 x 13cm
- capacity: 19 Litres
- carry handles length: 58 cm
- 100% Cotton Canvas - 470gsm (12oz/yd²)

All Totes we sell are presented in our custom wrapping paper, hand-wrapped “Japanese wrapping style” (naname tsutsumi). There’s no price on the swing/price tag.