Etegami (e= "picture"; tegami= "letter/message") are simple drawings accompanied by a few apt words. They are usually done on postcards so that they can be easily mailed off to one's friends. Though etegami has few hard-and-fast rules, traditional tools and materials include writing brushes, sumi ink, blocks of water-soluble, mineral-based pigments called gansai, and washi postcards that have varying degrees of "bleed." They often depict some ordinary item from everyday life, especially items that bring a particular season to mind.
Happy Easter, Debbie. Your etegamis are moving.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and inspiring! Happy Easter to you! :o)
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Easter, Debbie! I especially love the bunny.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, Debbie. A beautiful post for today.
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