Namazu - Yokai exhibition in Japan This one is a namazu (catfish). Namazu are often represente

Namazu - Yokai exhibition in Japan

This one is a namazu (catfish). Namazu are often represented in Japanese Ukiyo-e (prints) with human behaviour. As you can see on the second picture, the catfish has incredible whiskers. When I found the idea and drew the sketch  (picture 1), I was kind of remembering this picture, that’s why I drew very flexible whiskers.
As you can see on one of the pictures, we used our own fan as reference and origami washi papers to find ideas for the pattern and the colors of the yukata.