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Handbags with theme of 17-19 centuries Japanese art “Ukiyo-e”, “Modern 32-Type Countenances” (Japanese: 「当世三十弐相 よくうれ相」), created by Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞) in 1820s.
Handbags with theme of 17-19 centuries Japanese art “Ukiyo-e”, “Modern 32-Type Countenances” (Japanese: 「当世三十弐相 よくうれ相」), created by Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞) in 1820s.
Handbags with theme of 17-19 centuries Japanese art “Ukiyo-e”, “Modern 32-Type Countenances” (Japanese: 「当世三十弐相 よくうれ相」), created by Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞) in 1820s.
Handbags with theme of 17-19 centuries Japanese art “Ukiyo-e”, “Modern 32-Type Countenances” (Japanese: 「当世三十弐相 よくうれ相」), created by Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞) in 1820s.
Handbags with theme of 17-19 centuries Japanese art “Ukiyo-e”, “Modern 32-Type Countenances” (Japanese: 「当世三十弐相 よくうれ相」), created by Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞) in 1820s.
Ukiyo-e 31, UKs-1, Handbag - Kunisada, Modern 32 Type Countenance
Ukiyo-e 31, UKs-1, Handbag - Kunisada, Modern 32 Type Countenance
Ukiyo-e 31, UKs-1, Handbag - Kunisada, Modern 32 Type Countenance

Ukiyo-e 31, UKs-1, Handbag - Kunisada, Modern 32 Type Countenance

Ukiyo-e Bag - Modern Countenance.

Art inspires fashion - Exotic style fashion.


Ukiyo-e (Japanese, meaning "Pictures of the Floating World"). Ukiyo-e depicts and records the life of Japanese people in the Edo period. It represents Japanese art of 17-19 centuries.

Modern 32-Type Countenances

This is a print from the series “Thirty-two Physiognomic Types in the Modern World”
「当世三十弐相 よくうれ相」
Kunisada (歌川 国貞) is one of the most renowned ukiyo-e artists in the Edo period. He acquired his fame from his expertise in depicting the beauty of Edo. Modern Thirty-two Type Countenances (当世三十弐相 よくうれ相) is created in 1820s by Kunisada (国貞).
In this print, Kunisada showed a dignified woman, she is so beautiful, with elegant characteristics and high temperament. Her costumes and hair accessories are gorgeous and pretty. In the Edo period, Ukiyo-e was an important medium for conveying the latest entertainment and fashion. It's no wonder that Edo women see these paintings as today's fashion catalogue.

Created in 1820s
Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞; Japanese, 1786-1865)

  • Price:$178.00
  • Glazed synthetic leather
  • Custom-print durable Oxford
  • Double rolled handles with 6" drop
  • Top zip opening has magnetic snaps on each end
  • Silver hardware
  • Interior features print lining; back zip pocket; 2 front open slip pockets trimmed in matching leather
  • Size: 14"W x 9 1/2"H x 6"D