This 115-Year-Old Japanese Wave Design Book Made To Inspire Craftsmen Is Still Inspiring Artists Today And Is Now Available For Free

Published 5 years ago

In 1903, Mori Yuzan – a little known Japanese artist from Kyoto – has created a 3 volume book titled ‘Hamonshū’. The books featured various traditional Japanese wave designs and were created to serve as inspiration for local craftsmen. Over a hundred years have passed since the books were published and now you can download and browse them for free on the Internet Archive.

Although the books originally were created as inspiration for the decoration of traditional items, like swords and sculptures, nowadays they can be used for anything you can think of. If you are looking for a neat tattoo design or just want something relaxing to look at, these books might be just what you need.

Check out the traditional Japanese wave art in the gallery below!

More info: Vol 1 | Vol 2 | Vol 3 | h/t

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In 1903, Mori Yuzan created an illustration book titled ‘Hamonshū’

The 3 volume book features traditional Japanese wave designs

They were created to serve as inspiration for local craftsmen 115 years ago

But continue inspiring artists in the modern times

Now you can download and browse the books for free on the Internet Archive

Originally they were created as inspiration for the decoration of traditional items, like swords and sculptures

Nowadays the illustrations can be used for anything you can think of

Whether you are looking for a neat tattoo design or just want something relaxing to look at, these books might be just what you need

So open one of these books and let the waves soothe you

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