Japanese calligraphy 葉月 August

‘葉月 Hazuki’ is the Japanese name for the month of August according to the traditional lunar calendar.
When we think of August, we think of summer in full swing, but around 7 August, the beginning of autumn (Risshu) is celebrated, so according to the calendar, it is already autumn.
In general, it is said to be an abbreviation of ‘Haochizuki’ (month of falling leaves), the month when the leaves on the trees begin to change colour and fall.
There is also a theory that it is an abbreviation of ‘Hoharizuki’ (month of rice ripening), the month when the rice ripens.

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Materials: Rice paper, China ink.

Size: 33x24m