Entropydesign Metal Bookmark (Sakura Flower Utagawa Hiroshige) Brass Unbreakable Masterpiece Ukiyo-e Japanese Painting Art Stationery Souvenir Slim

Country of manufacture: United States / Material: Brass Product size: Length approximately 11.4cm x Width approximately 2.5cm / Package size: Height 19.8cm x Width 6.3cm (set on a paper backing, in a transparent sleeve) This bookmark features designs typical of Japan, such as ukiyo-e by Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro, as well as bijin-ga by Takehisa Yumeji and Nishikigoi. It is highly appreciated as a gift for people overseas. The main body is made of brass, treated with a plating process to prevent discoloration, and the design is expressed using giclée printing, which is also used for art pieces. It comes with a decorative accent color string, allowing it to function well even when inserted into a book. Among the bookmarks from David Howell, this design ranks in the top three in popularity. The popularity of cherry blossoms is not limited to Japan. The National Cherry Blossom Festival has been grandly held in Washington State for over 100 years. This bookmark is also very popular as a souvenir from that festival. There is an ancient term for spring, "Sakura-doki," which means the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, reflecting the special feelings that Japanese people have for cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms symbolize "beginnings" and "prosperity," and at the moment the flowers bloom, people express gratitude for the blessings of nature and pray for safety. The moments spent enjoying cherry blossoms during hanami are not just customs but a special joy that resonates with the deep aesthetic sensibilities and auspiciousness of the Japanese spirit.