kamayishiga
Kamayishiga is a term of Japanese origin, often transliterated from the Kanji characters 描(か)まし絵, which translates to "drawn-on picture" or "embellished picture." It refers to a form of Japanese printmaking that became popular during the Edo period (1603-1868). The technique involves the addition of hand-drawn or painted elements to woodblock prints.
The process typically began with a carved woodblock print, often in black and white. Artisans would then