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"Ama Diver and Octopuses" (蛸と海女 Tako to Ama )
by Katushika Hokusai, 1814, from the book of shunga prints "Kinoe no Komatsu"

★Please note that the images are only pixelated for display - the actual print is uncensored.★

This is perhaps one of the most famous shunga print in the world and is definitely the most famous shunga print by Katsushika Hokusai.

It is also popularly known as "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife", a title that arguably changes the context and the vibe of the scene entirely, transforming the woman from an independent ama (pearl) diver in full charge of her erotic desires into a lonesome wife of an absent husband, lost in dreams brought on by her unfulfilled needs.

It is likely that this print was intended by Hokusai as an erotic parody of the "Legend of Princess Tamatori", a tale of selfless sacrifice of an ama diver (she recovers a stolen treasure pearl from an underwater Dragon King and his many sea creature guards, including octopuses, and dies heroically in the process) . The Dragon King's palace is referenced in the calligraphy (in the background of the print), in the suggestive back-and-forth between all three subjects of the print. Over the years this image was interpreted in many ways, often (without considering the text and context) as a symbol of male gaze, sometimes as a representation of uninhibited female sexual power. Ever since it was created it had a tremendous influence on popular culture, reflected in works of renowned artists, in music and movies. All in all it's an outstanding print that keeps on leaving its mark on the beholders over the years!

Available on a Unisex Tee or Womens Tee.

- UNISEX TEE: ♡ 100% cotton-feel polyester, high quality, smooth and super soft. ♡ 180gsm ♡ Regular Fit ♡ Crew Neck

Male model wears a size Medium and is 190cm/6'2" tall, Chest size 94cm/37", Waist 76cm/30".
Female model wears a size Small and is 174cm/5′ 8½″ Tall, Chest size 82cm/32½″, Waist 60cm/23½ .

- WOMEN'S TEE: ♡ Curved Hem ♡ Relaxed Fit ♡ Relaxed Crew Neck ♡
♡ 100% cotton-feel polyester, high quality, smooth and super soft. ♡ 180gsm ♡

Female model wears a size Small and is 174cm/5′ 8½″ Tall, Chest size 82cm/32½″, Waist 60cm/23½ .

Printed by the process of dye-sublimation, the most environmentally friendly, sustainable process possible in garment printing and production.

All T Shirts we sell are presented in our custom wrapping paper, hand-wrapped “Japanese department store wrapping style” (naname tsutsumi). There’s no price on the swing/price tag.

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UNISEX T-Shirt measurements:

Size S :
across chest 18.5" (47 cm)
length 27.5" (70 cm)
sleeve length 7" (18 cm)

Size M :
across chest 20" (50 cm)
length 28" (71 cm)
sleeve length 8"(20 cm)

Size L :
across chest 20.5" (52m)
length 29" (74 cm)
sleeve length 8" (20 cm)

Size XL :
across chest 22" (56 cm)
length 29" (74 cm)
sleeve length 8.5" (22 cm)

Size XXL :
across chest 23.5" (60 cm)
length 29.5" (75 cm)
sleeve length 8.5" (22 cm)

Regular Fit.

All sizes are approximate and may vary slightly.

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WOMEN'S T-Shirt measurements:

Size XS (UK 8) :
across chest 17.5" (45 cm)
length 22"- 24" (57-61 cm)
sleeve length 6" (16 cm)

Size S (UK 10) :
across chest 18" (46 cm)
length 22"- 25" (56-63 cm)
sleeve length 6" (16 cm)

Size M (UK 12):
across chest 19" (49 cm)
length 22"- 25" (56-63 cm)
sleeve length 6.5" (17 cm)

Size L (UK 14) :
across chest 20" (52 cm)
length 22"- 25.5" (56-65 cm)
sleeve length 6.5" (17 cm)

Size XL (UK 16) :
across chest 22" (56 cm)
length 22"- 25.5" (56-65 cm)
sleeve length 6.5" (17 cm)

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Our environmental credentials.

- The wrapping paper and swing tags we use are made from 100% recycled uncoated paper.
- All Vanilla sublimation Tees we use are WRAP, SEDEX or BSCI certified for the ethical labour practices in manufacturing process.
- The method of dye-sublimation is sustainable and safe for the environment and the worker. Dye-sublimation creates zero water waste.

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