Japanese Ukiyo-e Messenger Bag Woodblock Art Utagawa Kuniyoshi Samurai Watonai Tiger Tattoo Japan Womens Mens Printed Cross Body Shoulder

UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK ART
MESSENGER BAG

"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 ♡

Detail of the artwork, the part featuring the monster tiger.
Print with the detail featuring samurai Watonai also available: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1302486886

A nicely detailed messenger bag, with zippered main compartment and a zippered mesh pocket under the flap
Reporter/shoulder/crossbody bag, that would easily fit a tablet or books & study notes or few every day's essentials!
Would easily fit a standard size laptop (15-16" screen size, 13" x 8" dimensions) - please note that it is not padded for protection and not waterproof, but it will definitely fit it :)

Front cover is printed by the process of dye-sublimation, the most environmentally friendly, sustainable process possible in garment printing and production.

- Microfibre/600D Polyester
- Zippered main compartment
- Zippered mesh pocket under flap
- Touch fastener closure
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Dimensions: 36 x 30 x 11.5cm
- Capacity: 9 litres
- Reach certified

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Our environmental credentials.

- The wrapping paper and swing tags we use are made from 100% recycled uncoated paper.
- The method of dye-sublimation is sustainable and safe for the environment and the worker. Dye-sublimation creates zero water waste.
- This bag is Reach certified (REACH is a European Regulation and is an acronym for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. The overall aims of REACH are to: Provide a high level of protection of human health and the environment from the use of chemicals).

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