Positive/negative space yes yes. These beautiful prints are salesman's samples of kimono cloth designs. Salespeople would bring these pieces to kimono makers in order to showcase the different patterns available. With its origins as
(Japan) Wisteria by 鈴木其一 Suzuki Kiitsu woodblock print. ukiyo-e.
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