Tanabata Of The Humorous Series Hana Goyomi by Kawanabe Kyosai
‘A couple making love while writing their wishes for Tanabata (the Star Festival) on slips of paper to hang from bamboo grass.’
From the series ‘Hana-goyomi (Flower Calendar)’, c.1864, Seventh month. Designed by Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889)
‘The Star festival (Tanabata)‘ from the series ‘Hana goyomi (Flower Calendar)‘, c.1864, by Kawanabe Kyosai
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