This is the original Two Blue Crabs Gyotaku. This original print was made with Acrylic Ink on Thai Mulberry paper. Wrinkles were removed with the traditional Urauchi wet mounting process and backed with Japanese Masa Paper. The final result of the Urauchi process did not lead to a completely flat page and some small waves in the paper remain.
Gyotaku prints are a unique, artisanal form of documenting and remembering a prized catch that began in Japan in the mid-1800's. They are a wonderful physical representation of a cherished memory you had while catching or hunting these beautiful creatures. Gyotaku prints make great talking points and are perfect starters for wild fish tales.