Twelve nineteenth-century woodblock prints fill Japanese Decorative Papers 2016 Wall Calendar. Popular during the latter part of the Edo period, Japanese decorative papers known as chiyo-gami were often based on the exquisite kimono patterns of fabric designers in Kyoto'e's Yuzen textile district. Designers gleaned inspiration from literature, theater, and cultural themes, and their work reflected a deep reverence for nature and an intrinsic admiration of beauty. Features chiyo-gamiPerfect for art and design loversPrevious and next month viewsObserves major holidays