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.
• Oversized: 24” x 13” x 5.5” (60.9 × 33 × 14 cm)
• Exterior: Wrinkle-resistant and ironing-free, 100% spun polyester exterior
• Interior: 50% cotton, 50% polyester cream-colored interior lining
• Handles: 100% cotton, cream rope handles fed through metal grommets
• Carry more: Stable T-bottom construction
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.
• Oversized: 24” x 13” x 5.5” (60.9 × 33 × 14 cm)
• Exterior: Wrinkle-resistant and ironing-free, 100% spun polyester exterior
• Interior: 50% cotton, 50% polyester cream-colored interior lining
• Handles: 100% cotton, cream rope handles fed through metal grommets
• Carry more: Stable T-bottom construction