Tabei Junko 田部井淳子 - A4 Riso Print (Signed and Numbered)
Tabei Junko 田部井淳子
First woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest
世界で初めてエベレストおよび七大陸最高峰への登頂に成功した女性 (1939年9月22日–2016年10月20日)
ある男たちは彼女と登山するのを断り、また他の男は彼女がクラブに参加した理由は結婚相手を探すためであると思いました。
Tabei Junko found an interest in mountain climbing at age ten during a class trip. As her family did not have enough money to help Tabei with her newfound hobby, she only climbed a few times throughout her high school years.
In 1969 while studying at university, Tabei joined the mountain climbing club but later founded the Ladies Climbing Club (LLC) as a result of the misogynist treatment she often received. Some men refused to climb with her, and others thought she joined the club to find a husband.
In 1975, Tabei was joined by 15 other women to attempt to summit Mount Everest. Although she received last-minute funding from the Yomiuri Shimbun and Nippon Television, most sponsors refused, and she was often told that women “should be raising children instead.”
After being struck by an avalanche, Tabei lost consciousness and was saved by her Sherpa. Twelve days later she became the first woman to reach the summit of Everest. She went on to become the first woman to complete the Seven Summits—reaching the highest mountains on all seven continents.
What is a riso print?
These prints use risograph technology, a method of printing developed in Japan in the mid-1980s. It can be described as a mix between screenprinting and photocopying. The risograph process produces prints with extremely vibrant, crisp inks, and sometimes these inks overlap during the printing process to create interesting and unique details. These soy-based inks also have a lower environmental impact.
Product details
Printed in Tokyo, Japan by Hand Saw Press print studio. Each print is A4 size (210 x 297 mm / 8.27 x 11.69 in) and printed on Natural White 186gsm Takeo Araveal paper. Acid-free and FSC Approved.
Each print is signed with a traditional Japanese ‘hanko’ artist stamp and hand-numbered from a limited edition of 20. Prints are packaged in cello bags with rigid cardboard inserts and shipped in flat mailers.
Please note that frames are not included.
Delivery times & prices
We ship worldwide. 日本へ国際郵便で送ります。
UK deliveries: 3-4 working days via Royal Mail 1st class
International deliveries available via Royal Mail International Standard Airmail
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