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Unidentified artist - A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari) - ca. 1400 v5 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Unidentified artist - A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari) - ca. 1400 v5 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Unidentified artist - A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari) - ca. 1400 v5 - Kiss-Cut Stickers Design

This design brings to life a scene from Aki no yo nagamonogatari (A Long Tale for an Autumn Night), a celebrated Japanese emaki handscroll dating to around 1400.

Imagery & Detail

Drawn from medieval Muromachi-period scroll painting, the composition features expressive, historic figures rendered in traditional line and pigment styles. The distinct character design reflects early emaki narrative traditions, capturing a dynamic moment of historical storytelling through period attire, stylized gestures, and expressive faces.

Context & Culture

Originating from an era renowned for blending the supernatural with vernacular humor, the artwork preserves the aesthetic of classical Japanese narrative scrolls. It highlights the rich subgenre of illustrated tales that entertained courtly and monastic audiences centuries ago, offering a direct window into medieval Japanese folklore and visual satire.

On the Kiss-Cut Stickers

Framed by the kiss-cut outline, this historical scrollwork is captured as a distinct, peelable graphic element. The contour-cut edges trace the boundaries of the medieval composition, letting the centuries-old artwork sit cleanly on laptops, journals, and flat indoor surfaces.

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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.