Description
• Repeat: 57" (Width) x 46
while bursts of color bring energy and movement to the design
• Repeat: 39
• Repeat: 13"
Cream illustration on pink background
KSO-02 Gakubori by KENSHO II block • Repeat: 57" (Width) xOverview Gakubori is the forming of backgrounds in traditional Japanese tattoo. Gakubori complements the main theme by expressing the world around it. This is achieved by adding backgrounds such as clouds, waves, and flowers. It has the same effect of making the art stand out as framing a painting. The Literal translation of Gaku is "framed", Bori is "tattoo". Gakubori has specific shapes and formulas. Only the arms and back piece are possible to