The Yoshiwara was a famous walled and licensed entertainment quarter during the Tokugawa regime in feudal Japan (1600-1868). This beautiful Oiran (high class courtesan) living in the Yoshiwara is composing a letter to a male admirer. Also present in the room is her Kamuro (young assistant/apprentice). Let's eavesdrop on what they are saying!
I couldn't resist doing this! It was just too much fun! These were such beautiful Ukiyo-e pictures and all the women were missing were some jeweled accessories. :)
Stay tuned next post for mail love! My mail box has been delivering the most tasty crafty treats I can't wait to share with you!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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12 comments:
hehe thats a really cute idea. I love how you added the text. Very sweet! The hoop earrings with the pink are lovely
How funny and creative. This post really made me smile. Nice earrings too!
Hee hee hee, these are so cute! The pictures really are lovely, and even more so, I imagine, with the earrings. :)
You are a treasure!
Kathy V in NM
Your detail is exquisite; I love the Morrocan tea photo. The colors are rich and luxurious.
Alexandra
silverbellcottage.blogspot.com
Too funny, and lovely earrings! :) Can't wait to see the mail love you've been getting!
Oh, I'm so loving this and it is bringing joy to my sense of humor, just tickling my fancy! Now, I have to leave the room and gaffaw for a bit.
What a clever idea!!--the look very 'bejeweled!"
Susan
xox
What a FABULOUS display/sell idea. Love it! LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)
This is one of the most clever "ads" that I have seen in a long time! I LOVE what you did with these pictures...especially with incorporating your jewelry pieces into the design. Very attractive and eye-catching!!
Bejewelled ~ So nice to hear from you. Tomorrow peanutbutter chocolate cream cookies. I love your red crocheted hair pins.
Alexandra
silverbellcottage.blogspot.com
Hi there.... Your creativity makes my heart sing!
Thanks for sharing!
((((hugs))))
Maggie
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