Fuji Wave Face Mask

Exclusive to the British Museum, a fabric face mask inspired by the iconic Fuji Wave.

This reusable mask has been constructed using three layers of 100% polyester fabric which has been finished with an antibacterial treatment. The mask has elastic straps for comfort, and can be washed and reused up to 50 times.

About the Fuji Wave:

Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura or The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai was published in 1831 as the first in his woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. The remarkable image features fishermen cowering in three skiffs under the wave about to crash down upon them. Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance, unperturbed by the impending catastrophe.

It is likely that around 5,000 prints were made from Hokusai’s woodblock, although many of the originals were destroyed during periods of war or natural disasters. An original from a later run is now housed in the British Museum, where it is only displayed for a maximum of six months every five years to prevent light damage to the colours of the image.

A stylish souvenir of the British Museum.

Please note, this mask should not be used as medical personal protective equipment.