Unjo-ryu Muraoka Shokado, Artificial flower
The history of artificial flower-making in Japan goes back to the 8th century, when a poem in the Man yoshu anthology contains a poem apparently referring to such flowers. In the Heian period (794-1 1 85) artificial flowers were made of thread and cloth as a part of seasonal court events. The head of the Unjo-ryu; the final school to carry on this tradition, is located in Kyoto.Muraoka Toshiichi, the last successor of the Unjo-ryu line, says that
unjo-ryu muraoka shokado (? – ?)
Discover Unjo-ryu Muraoka Shokado's exquisite artificial flower artistry – a Kyoto tradition of silk craftsmanship & chrysanthemum designs. Explore his legacy!
About this artwork
- Title: Unjo-ryu Muraoka Shokado, Artificial flower
- Artist: unjo-ryu muraoka shokado
- Year: 2019
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: vintage japanese , art studio scene , unjo-ryu style
- Perceived brightness: bright
- Topics: brushwork , elderly artist , floral motif

