KASHIKO Kanazawa Kutani Ware Gold Leaf Bookmark - Divine Elephant / Illustrated by Ta Yamanaka, Made in Japan

A gilded bookmark featuring a divine elephant motif, illustrated by Kutani ware artist Yamanaka Ta, depicts a joyful, celebratory elephant in an Indian style. Born into a family of Kutani ware artisans, Ta Yamanaka grew up surrounded by the craft. From the world painted with Kutani ware's traditional five colors—red, green, purple, yellow, and blue—he absorbed the beauty of color and learned the techniques of free expression, creating a fantastical and unique worldview. Elephants hold a significant role in Indian culture, symbolizing numerous auspicious meanings. Thus, the artist chose to portray elephants celebrating the arrival of spring during the Holi Festival, capturing their varied movements in celebration. The background design is a combination of the "Yoraku-mon" (hanging jewel) pattern, used to adorn Indian nobility, and floral motifs. Crafted with pure Kanazawa gold leaf, the gold leaf is laminated to ensure its golden luster endures. Actual Size: 115mm × 25mm Package Size: 155mm × 46mm × 1mm Weight: Approx. 4g Material: Kanazawa pure gold leaf, plastic Origin: Japan