Wholesale Spring Festival Rice Paper Print

"The Springtime Ritual" | Megumi Shimizu for Howdy Matcha Capturing the vibrant energy of Aichi Prefecture, this illustration finds our traveling armadillos participating in the historic Nonbori Arai ritual during the peak of the Iwakura Sakura Festival. The scene depicts two armadillos waist-deep in the Gojo River washing glue from hand-painted carp streamers, while a whimsical gallery of foxes, monkeys, and rabbits look on from the banks. Printed by Brooklyn Editions on delicate, fiber-rich Unryu Rice Paper, the 11x14-inch work is framed by blooming cherry blossoms, offering a tactile and festive window into one of Japan’s most cherished springtime traditions. The Artist: Megumi Shimizu (Japan). The Subject: The Nonbori Arai ritual in Iwakura City, Aichi — traditionally held in late March and early April during the Iwakura Sakura Festival. The Medium: Awagami Factory Unryu Thin 55 White. The "swirling fibers" of the paper mimic the movement of the Gojo River water. The Print: Museum-quality production by Brooklyn Editions. Dimensions: 11x14 inches (includes a sophisticated one-inch border for framing). Handling Note: This is a delicate, high-texture paper; we recommend professional framing to preserve the semi-transparent quality of the Unryu fibers. Please allow additional processing time for this product, as it will ship separately, in alternate packaging to protect the integrity of the product.