A vintage Japanese Chigiri-e Shikishi Art – It showcases a charming tiger design created using the traditional Japanese art of chigiri-e (ちぎり絵)—a collage technique using hand-torn washi paper to form soft, textured images. The composition radiates warmth and whimsy, making it a lovely representation of good fortune and protection.
Tiger (寅 – Tora) The focal point is a cute, yellow tiger with black stripes and a red collar, depicted in a playful and gentle style. In Japanese culture, the tiger is a symbol of strength, courage, and warding off evil. It is also one of the 12 zodiac animals, associated with the Year of the Tiger.
Each element of the artwork—from the tiger’s fur to the leaves and flowers—is made from hand-torn washi paper, giving the image a unique, textured look. The torn edges add softness and an organic charm that is signature to this medium. The hanging bamboo leaves above the tiger symbolize resilience, peace, and purity. Bamboo is a traditional motif often paired with tigers in Japanese art to signify balance between power and grace.
The background features a soothing pink and cream gradient, with a subtle wash of neutral tones representing a path or ground. The board is bordered in gold foil, a classic finish for decorative shikishi used for gifting or seasonal display.
