KASHIKO Kanazawa Kutani Ware Versatile Card Set of 6 - Divine Elephant / Yasushi Yamachika

A versatile card featuring a divine elephant motif by Kutani ware artist, Yasushi Yamachika. It depicts a celebratory pose of a propitious elephant with an Indian flair. Born into a family of Kutani ware artisans, Yasushi Yamachika grew up surrounded by this traditional Japanese pottery. From the world depicted by the five traditional Kutani colors—red, green, purple, yellow, and blue—he discovered the beauty of color and learned the techniques of free expression, creating a fantastical and unique worldview. Elephants play a vital role in Indian culture, symbolizing a multitude of positive meanings. The artist chose to capture elephants celebrating the arrival of spring during the Holi Festival as his theme, illustrating their various joyful movements. The paper clip design incorporates a combination of "Yoraku-mon" (a decorative pattern used by Indian nobility) and floral motifs. The overall design makes this versatile card suitable for occasions wishing for good fortune, such as celebrations. Crafted from Japanese Washi paper that is well-suited for various writing instruments, the outer box features a complete illustration, allowing it to be used as home decor once the cards are used. Contents: 6 cards (90mm x 50mm), 6 paper clips (35mm x 25mm) Packaging Dimensions: 95mm x 95mm x 13mm Weight: Approx. 30g Material: Paper Origin: Japan