Koinobori Karasu Silk Twill Scarf 42 Design:River/Rain and while usually lively

and while usually lively

The milk from the Snow Lion’s bulbous paws is reputed to contain healing powers

Small rabbits scatter the scene

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

and the garment is French seamed throughout

Koinobori Karasu Silk Twill Scarf 42 Design:River/Rain and while usually livelyThis 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