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Katsushika Hokusai T-shirt

A funny, cute Katsushika Hokusai gift for an art teacher, art history student or anyone who loves art history. The Katsushika Hokusai T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the History & Science collection. The design shows Katsushika Hokusai with short grey hair and a neat beard, in an indigo kimono, a brown haori and straw sandals, holding an ink brush and a rolled scroll, saying “Ninety-three moves. Easier than cleaning the studio.” Available on Etsy.

“Ninety-three moves. Easier than cleaning the studio.”

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About this design

An indigo kimono, an ink brush and a rolled scroll.

The story behind it

Katsushika Hokusai is said to have moved house about 93 times in his long life, often, the story goes, rather than tidy up a cluttered studio.

Proposed colors: Natural

Mockups show the print at true scale on a size M tee. Colors are proposed, not final.

Where to buy

Available on Etsy: see this tee on Etsy (opens in a new tab). See all our shops or follow on Instagram (opens in a new tab) for new drops.

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Questions about the Katsushika Hokusai shirt

Who is the Katsushika Hokusai shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for art teachers, art history students and anyone who loves art history. The cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and thank-yous.

What is the joke on the Katsushika Hokusai shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Ninety-three moves. Easier than cleaning the studio.” Katsushika Hokusai is said to have moved house about 93 times in his long life, often, the story goes, rather than tidy up a cluttered studio.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?

Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.