◼️ Gekka Minagawa / Crane & Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth) / 100% Silk / Crepe / 66cm x 68cm This is a crane furoshiki by Gekka Minagawa, a Kyoto artist, from my grandmother's collection. According to a note, it seems to have been purchased at Shinjuku Odakyu in 1982. The Japanese crane pattern and vibrant colors are very beautiful. It's a shame to leave it unused, so I would like to offer it to someone who appreciates Gekka Minagawa or someone who can use it beautifully. The following is a quote: ***** Gekka Minagawa was born in Kyoto in 1892 (Meiji 25). His real name was Shuichi. In 1911 (Meiji 44), he learned dyeing designs from Suisen Yasuda, and in 1917 (Taisho 6), he studied Japanese painting from Kakyo Tsuji, and later studied Western painting at the Kansai Art Institute, acquiring various painting techniques. Furthermore, he continued to exhibit energetically at the Shin Bunten and the postwar Nitten exhibitions, and in 1960 (Showa 35), his work "Nami" (Waves) exhibited at the 3rd Shin Nitten was recognized, and he received the Japan Art Academy Award the following year. While continuing to exhibit at prestigious craft exhibitions such as the Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition and the Kofu-kai Exhibition, he traveled throughout the United States in 1956 (Showa 31) as a commissioned overseas art and craft survey by Kyoto Prefecture. He served as a Nitten participant and councilor, and in 1984 (Showa 59), he became the chairman of the Japan Contemporary Dyeing and Weaving Design Association. In addition, he served as an advisor to the Japan Contemporary Craft Artists Association and the Kofu-kai, and as the chairman of the Japan Kimono Dyeing and Weaving Craft Association, and was awarded as a Kyoto City Cultural Merit Award recipient, a Kyoto Prefecture Art and Craft Merit Award recipient, and a Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Special Merit Award recipient. He was also involved in the production of copper hangings, front hangings, and back hangings for the floats of the Gion Festival, a traditional festival in Kyoto, for many years, and these achievements can be said to be proof that his high technical skills and artistic value are highly recognized. ** The remarkable success of Koka Moriguchi and Uzan Kimura after him, who were greatly influenced by Gekka Minagawa, is a testament to his unparalleled and outstanding technique, which is a major characteristic. ** The "sensai" technique, which applies Western painting techniques to the dyeing technique of Yuzen, is the unique charm of Gekka Minagawa. The fact that both Japanese and Western painting knowledge and techniques are utilized in his works leads to the delicate patterns that are still loved by many people today. ***** ◎ It will be sent in the original box from the time of purchase. #GekkaMinagawa #Kyoto #Artist #Dyeing #Furoshiki #Yuzen #Nishijinori #Crepe