Kamikiri "Hair-Cutter" | Utagawa Yoshifuji | 1868

A Woman Attacked by the Kamikiri (“Hair-Cutter”) — Utagawa Yoshifuji, Japan, 1868.

This vivid ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Yoshifuji (1828–1887) depicts a terrifying encounter with the Kamikiri, a mischievous yōkai from Japanese folklore said to ambush unsuspecting victims—often women—and shear off their hair. Set against a domestic nighttime scene, a woman recoils in terror as the black, ape-like creature lunges toward her, scissors gleaming from its clawed hands. The composition combines elements of horror and humor characteristic of late Edo–Meiji period supernatural prints, reflecting popular fascination with ghost stories (kaidan) and strange phenomena. Yoshifuji’s dynamic linework and bold color evoke both the drama of the moment and the enduring folklore that inspired it.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging