Kureha Village c. 1832

"Kureha Village" is a woodblock print created by Japanese artist Totoya Hokkei in 1832. The artwork showcases the traditional Japanese practice of silk weaving, depicting two figures meticulously working at a loom. The intricate detail of the clothing and the vibrant colors employed in the woodblock printing techniques are characteristic of Hokkei's style. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this work, a prime example of ukiyo-e, a genre depicting the everyday life and culture of Edo-period Japan.