Japanese Octopus “Takō” Calligraphy Art Print (A2 / A3) henna printed design The calligraphy reads 多幸 (takō)

The calligraphy reads 多幸 (takō) — a playful word twist on tako (“octopus”) that means “great happiness

By Hiroshige Utagawa

The light and graceful pose makes her look look a little bird or a butterfly

"The Virgin With Angels" by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

slightly distressed

Japanese Octopus “Takō” Calligraphy Art Print (A2 / A3) henna printed design The calligraphy reads 多幸 (takō)OCTOPUS GYOTAKU STYLE PRINT AND CALLIGRAPHY FRAMED ART PRINT A traditional gyotaku* style drawing of the octopus with calligraphy and hanko stamp. The Japanese calligraphy is a word play of the word "tako" ("octopus" in Japanese) "tak" ( ) "great happiness". *stylized drawing, no molluscs were involved or harmed in making of this artwork Original copyright registered artwork, created, produced and sold exclusively by Strand Clothing FRAMED A2 print