This simple, yet eye-catching tapestry with its hand-painted design is particularly suited to being displayed over the New Year period. The Nandina plant is considered a lucky plant in Japan because an alternative reading of its name can be read as "bad fortune overturned", making this it a suitable subject for the Japanese holiday season.

Profile of the artist: Born in Kyoto in 1953,Naka Sachimi started off her career as a painter in the kimono trade, learning traditional Kyo Yuzen techniques. She later studied Sumi Ink painting of the Maruyama School. After becoming independent at the age of 28, she has been utilising her experience and skills to create not only beautiful textiles but also original pieces such as these tapestries, paintings and other intrinsically Japanese interior decorations.

Handcrafted in Kyoto
material: tapestry - hemp 100%, hanger bars -wood

Approx.size of taspestry (hangers & strings not included): 118 cm x 20cm / 46.4" x 7.8"