Fuji Wave Cushion Cover

<p>Exclusive to the British Museum -  a cotton cushion cover inspired by the iconic image of the Fuji Wave. <br /> <br /> The design is based on the Great Wave off Kanagawa and depicts the famous woodblock printing by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). It was published in 1832 as the first in Hokusai's series '36 Views of Mount Fuji' and the artist's most famous work.</p>

Designed exclusively for the British Museum, a cushion cover featuring an image of the iconic Fuji Wave. 

Made from 100% cotton, this cover is machine washable. Please note, the cover does not include a cushion insert.

About the Fuji Wave:

Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura or The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai was published in 1831 as the first in his woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. The remarkable image features fishermen cowering in three skiffs under the wave about to crash down upon them. Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance unperturbed by the impending catastrophe.

It is likely that around 5,000 prints were made from Hokusai’s woodblock, although many of the originals were destroyed during periods of war or natural disasters. An original from a later run is now housed in the British Museum, where it is only displayed for a maximum of six months every five years to prevent light damage to the colours of the image.   

A delightful gift that will brighten up any home.