Japanese Red Kawanabe Kyosai Wall Tapestry

"Jigoku dayu (Hell Courtesan)" by Kawanabe Kyōsai1874, Meiji period (1868–1912)

Using an arm to prop up her head, this woman dreams of numerous skeletons playing, dancing, drinking and frolicking about her. She is not disturbed by these visions, though, because she is the Hell Courtesan, identified by the image of the King of Hell on the lower portion of her costume. Shrouding most of her body is a brilliant red robe that suggests she is impersonating the Buddhist monk Daruma (in Sanskrit Bodhidharma). Though Daruma is not physically present, it is not uncommon to see satirical images of this holy figure bewitched by a beautiful courtesan. This convention seems to suggest that the Hell Courtesan proves irresistible even to the most holy.

This quality tapestry makes for beautiful wall decor that will bring life to any blank wall in your home. Perfect for dorms & bedrooms, this easy-to-hang wall art can also be used as a bedspread, table cloth, room divider, or curtain. The possibilities are endless. Each tapestry is colorfully detailed & printed in high-resolution, making for a clear and bright statement piece in your home.

*MAKE SURE YOU MEASURE YOUR WALL BEFORE ORDERING TO ENSURE PROPER SIZING*

- Available in multiple sizes (26"x36", 51"x60", 68"x80", 88"x104")

- Each size has been digitally enhanced to guarantee high-resolution printing (no pixelation!)

- Made of super soft and lightweight polyester fabric with cleanly finished hemmed edges

- Please allow 1 - 2" of variation in sizing

- Printed in the USA using a variety of dye sublimation and direct to fabric print machinery that utilizes high-quality water-based pigment inks

- Ready to ship in 2 - 7 business days

- Shipped in self-sealing poly mailers with high adhesive seal strip and UV protecting coating inside

- Packages are tightly secured providing excellent protection during shipments

- Easy to hang with tacks or velco command strips

- Best for indoor use

- International shipping time can take anywhere between 3-5 weeks

Getting the folds out of your new tapestry: throw it in the dryer with a damp washcloth on a low setting, or layer the tapestry in between two towels on an ironing board/hardwood floor and carefully iron on steam mode over the folded areas.

Care: Wash the item only cold machine wash with similar colors garments using a gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low settings or hang dry. Do not bleach or dry clean.