Koinobori Karasu Silk Twill Scarf 42 Design:River/Rain This print displays details from

This print displays details from the Koinobori Karasu design

Japanese Noh theatre from the Edo period and the royal beasts

In each corner of the scarf are small carved charms representing the four animals of the cardinal directions

and while usually lively

He is surrounded by ornate embroidered fabrics

Koinobori Karasu Silk Twill Scarf 42 Design:River/Rain This print displays details fromThis design references many elements of the arts and culture of Edo period Japan. It features a folkloric Karasu (jungle crow) diving into the tempestuous Hokusai inspired waves towards the lower left corner of the design. The bird clutches a golden lacquered samurai sword and has become entangled in strings of koinobori (hand painted, fish shaped flags), skeletons and a lobster which trail chaotically in its wake. The tip of Mount Fuji can just be