This banzuke (番付表) brings together Japanese mythical animals, folklore beasts, and spirit creatures in the format of a traditional sumo ranking sheet. Drawing from yokai stories, shrine legends, and old animal imagery, the Sumo animals Banzuke reimagines these figures as larger-than-life competitors while keeping the feel of classic Japanese visual culture, paying homage to the banzuke tradition, celebrating the powerful creatures that have lived in Japanese storytelling for centuries.
• Size: 56” x 34 ½” (142.2cm x 87.6cm)
• Material: Durable, crease-resistant,100% polyester knitted fabric
• Details: Double-fold hem, 2 iron grommets
• Fabric Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified
This banzuke (番付表) brings together Japanese mythical animals, folklore beasts, and spirit creatures in the format of a traditional sumo ranking sheet. Drawing from yokai stories, shrine legends, and old animal imagery, the Sumo animals Banzuke reimagines these figures as larger-than-life competitors while keeping the feel of classic Japanese visual culture, paying homage to the banzuke tradition, celebrating the powerful creatures that have lived in Japanese storytelling for centuries.
• Size: 56” x 34 ½” (142.2cm x 87.6cm)
• Material: Durable, crease-resistant,100% polyester knitted fabric
• Details: Double-fold hem, 2 iron grommets
• Fabric Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified