Furisode
振袖
A style of kimono with long, flowing sleeves worn by unmarried women, frequently depicted in bijin-ga prints. The elaborate patterns of furisode provided artists opportunities to display their skill in rendering textile designs.
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Fuji-e
富士絵
Prints depicting Mount Fuji, Japan's sacred mountain and most enduring artistic symbol. Hokusai's 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' and Hiroshige's various Fuji series established the mountain as a central subject in ukiyo-e landscape art.
Fukibokashi
吹き暈し
A specialized gradation technique where pigment is sprayed or blown onto the print to create subtle atmospheric effects, particularly for depicting mist, clouds, or twilight.
Aiban
間判
A medium-sized print format measuring approximately 33 x 23 cm. The term translates to 'intermediate size' and was commonly used for actor prints and bijin-ga during the Edo period.