Foil-stamped Accessory Box (Akafushi Pattern)

Product Code: YT-HI003

An accessory box inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa."

The painting depicts a view of Mount Fuji from off the coast of Honmoku, Yokohama. Along with "Fine Wind, Clear Morning" and "Rainstorm Beneath the Summit," it is known as one of the "Three Great Masterpieces" and is recognized both domestically and internationally as a representative work of Japanese ukiyo-e. The composition of the turbulent sea, the tossed boat, and the serene Mount Fuji in contrast, is a work by Katsushika Hokusai that has captivated people across time and borders.

The elegant shine of Kanazawa gold leaf makes it perfect not only for storing accessories and small items, but also as a beautiful decorative piece. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, making it a popular gift for art lovers or a souvenir for overseas visitors.

Enjoy art in your everyday life with ease.

Enjoying art in everyday life

This accessory box is inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece, "Fine Wind, Clear Morning (Red Fuji)."

Mount Fuji, bathed in the red light of the early morning sun—the so-called "Red Fuji." This phenomenon is extremely rare, as it can only be seen under limited conditions: clear air in the early morning from summer to autumn. With its association with "red," which wards off evil, and the beautiful, expanding "eight" of Fuji, Red Fuji has long been considered a symbol of good fortune.

The elegant shine of Kanazawa gold leaf makes it perfect not only for storing accessories and small items, but also as a beautiful decorative piece. Each box is meticulously handcrafted, making it a popular gift for art lovers or a souvenir for overseas visitors.

Katsushika Hokusai's "Fine Wind, Clear Morning"

"Gaifu" refers to a southerly wind. This work by Katsushika Hokusai depicts the phenomenon of Mount Fuji being dyed red by the rising sun in the early morning hours from late summer to early autumn. It is commonly known as "Red Fuji." The lush green forest at the foot of the mountain creates a magnificent contrast of colors. The trailing mackerel clouds and the snow remaining on the summit are also characteristic of this season, capturing the fleeting appearance of Mount Fuji as it changes with the seasons.

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)
A ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo period. He studied under Katsukawa Shunsho, creating actor portraits, portraits of beautiful women, and illustrations, and also learned various painting techniques including the Kano, Tosa, Rinpa, Chinese, and Western styles.

His compositional, powerful, and dynamic brushwork achieved a unique artistic style.

His influence even extended to French Impressionism. Representative works include "Hokusai Manga," "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," and "One Thousand Pictures of the Sea."

A selection of items that exude traditional elegance

This series, imbued with the lustrous beauty of Kanazawa gold leaf—a tradition spanning over 450 years—combines the bold compositions and vibrant colors of Ukiyo-e prints, creating a mysterious charm that makes you feel as if you've wandered into another world. These are "dynamic art pieces" that change their appearance depending on the angle of the light.

The accessory box and glass tray each emit a different shimmer thanks to the gold leaf application.

Enjoy the subtle differences in their appearance and choose the piece that suits your taste.

*The tray is NOT included and can be purchased separately.