Skip to product information
Katsukawa Shunkō Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku Performance Tote Bag
  • Katsukawa Shunkō Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku Performance Tote Bag
  • Close-up detail of Kabuki theatre art tote bag showing kumadori face paint and traditional Japanese woodblock print design on 100% cotton
  • Eco-friendly art gift tote bag with Edo period Kabuki actor print by master ukiyo-e artist Katsukawa Shunko, reinforced cotton handles
  • Fine art tote bag featuring authentic Japanese theatre woodblock print, sustainable cotton fabric with large printable area, perfect art lover gift
  • Stylish Japanese art tote bag in use, showing Katsukawa Shunko Kabuki print design, 10 litre capacity cotton bag for art enthusiasts
  • Museum quality Japanese ukiyo-e art tote bag with Ichikawa Monnosuke Kabuki actor portrait, eco-conscious cotton art gift for collectors
  • Reinforced handle detail of Japanese woodblock print tote bag featuring Katsukawa Shunko Kabuki theatre art, durable 100% cotton art accessory
  • Katsukawa Shunkō Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku Performance Tote Bag
  • Close-up detail of Kabuki theatre art tote bag showing kumadori face paint and traditional Japanese woodblock print design on 100% cotton
  • Eco-friendly art gift tote bag with Edo period Kabuki actor print by master ukiyo-e artist Katsukawa Shunko, reinforced cotton handles
  • Fine art tote bag featuring authentic Japanese theatre woodblock print, sustainable cotton fabric with large printable area, perfect art lover gift
  • Stylish Japanese art tote bag in use, showing Katsukawa Shunko Kabuki print design, 10 litre capacity cotton bag for art enthusiasts
  • Museum quality Japanese ukiyo-e art tote bag with Ichikawa Monnosuke Kabuki actor portrait, eco-conscious cotton art gift for collectors
  • Reinforced handle detail of Japanese woodblock print tote bag featuring Katsukawa Shunko Kabuki theatre art, durable 100% cotton art accessory
Katsukawa Shunkō Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku Performance Tote Bag

Katsukawa Shunkō Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku Performance Tote Bag

£25.00 GBP
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

A Wearable Gallery 🇯🇵 🎨

Katsukawa Shunkō I (1743–1812) was no ordinary printmaker. A distinguished student of the celebrated Katsukawa Shunshō, Shunkō revolutionised Japanese printmaking with a groundbreaking innovation: the ōkubi-e, or large-head actor portraits. These intimate depictions focused on the expressive faces of Kabuki performers, capturing their theatrical personas with unprecedented detail and emotion. Working in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), he became synonymous with the dramatic intensity of ukiyo-e art.

The print adorning this tote captures Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku performance, one of the most iconic moments in Kabuki theatre. This powerful scene depicts the mie, a climactic pose designed to create a lasting impression on the audience. It's theatrical genius frozen in time, and now it's yours to carry.

Premium 100% Cotton

Weight: 310-400 g/m² (9.14-11.80 oz/yard²)

Capacity: 10 litres

Reinforced stitching on handles for superior durability

Natural cotton colour with high-quality art reproduction

Eco-friendly

Care Instructions

Machine Wash: Warm water (max 40°C/105°F)

Hand wash lukewarm for best results