Sassy Shōki - T-Shirt

Wear a piece of Edo-period art with this Shōki T-shirt – a graphic tee inspired by a 17th century print by Okumura Masanobu. The design brings a classic ukiyo-e subject into everyday wear, combining traditional linework with an unexpectedly playful expression that stands out in casual and art-focused wardrobes alike. 

The design

The artwork reproduces a print of Shōki, the legendary demon-queller, using the clear-cut visual language of early ukiyo-e. The figure’s posture and expression immediately stood out to us as conveying a certain type of confidence and, for lack of a better word, attitude – a detail that makes the shirt feel both authentic and contemporary.  

The artist

Okumura Masanobu (1686-1764) was a pioneering Edo-period printmaker, painter, and publisher who played a key role in the early development of ukiyo-e. His work helped shape the compositional and commercial possibilities of Japanese woodblock prints. 

Why you’ll love it

• A modern interpretation of authentic art of Edo-period, faithfully reproduced.
• Shōki’s unexpectedly sassy look makes the shirt a subtle conversation starter.
• Very nice piece to wear for that trip to the art museum – or if you like having art around you everyday.
  
• The unicolor print make this shirt pair easily with jeans, layered looks, or relaxed weekend outfits.