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Kitao Shigemasa - Ushiwaka, the Young Yoshitsune Serenading Jorurihime - ca. 1772 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Kitao Shigemasa - Ushiwaka, the Young Yoshitsune Serenading Jorurihime - ca. 1772 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Kitao Shigemasa - Ushiwaka, the Young Yoshitsune Serenading Jorurihime - ca. 1772 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This is a colour woodblock print by Kitao Shigemasa, made around 1772, that shows the young Yoshitsune, known as Ushiwaka, serenading Jorurihime.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is a wide horizontal panel built from quiet, layered tones: pale beige ground, salmon orange, pine green, dark green grey and mint grey. Figures sit inside an open pavilion, where the composition gathers its attention. Pine trees frame the scene at the edges, and a stepping-stone garden path leads the eye toward a gate where more figures stand. A woman holds a lantern on a wooden railing, giving the image a sense of evening and quiet distance between the characters.

Meaning & Symbolism

The scene comes from Japanese legend. Ushiwaka, the boy who would grow into the warrior Yoshitsune, meets Jorurihime and plays music for her, a moment that carries the romance and storytelling central to the tale. Shigemasa, active in the Edo period, worked in a narrative style that favoured recognisable characters and a single moment of action. The print belongs to the late eighteenth century, when this kind of folklore image was popular with collectors.

On the Kiss-Cut Stickers

A kiss-cut sticker is trimmed to its own outline, so the pavilion, the pines and the garden path become the shape of the object itself rather than a rectangle. The panel reads best on flat surfaces such as laptops, journals and windows, where its pale ground and layered greens stand out as a single image. For fans of Edo prints and Japanese legend, it turns a historical narrative into something to carry and display.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.