A vintage shikishi card features a delightful chigiri-e (ちぎり絵) collage, a traditional Japanese art form that uses hand-torn pieces of colored washi paper to create textured, layered images. The design portrays a young girl joyfully hopping along stepping stones, dressed in a vibrant red and white diamond-patterned kimono adorned with delicate floral motifs. Her obi is rendered in soft pastel blue, while her pose suggests movement and youthful energy.
Chigiri-e (ちぎり絵) is a traditional Japanese art form that involves creating images by tearing and layering pieces of hand-dyed washi paper (Japanese paper). The name comes from the word “chigiru” (ちぎる), meaning “to tear,” and “e” (絵), meaning “picture.” Set against a simple, soft-toned background with subtle cloud textures and a few sketched stones, the composition allows the figure to take center stage. The soft aging of the paper adds a nostalgic and warm feel, enhancing its vintage character.
