The world of the samurai is one that often fascinates. In a modern world that is often seemingly devoid of morals many look back to an era when society itself rested upon the upholding of a series of virtues.
The samurai class lived by seven main virtues:-
(gi)Rectitude, (yuu)Courage, (jin)Benevolence, (rei)Respect, (makoto)Honesty, (meiyo) Honour and (chuugi)Loyalty.
In this section you will find a full range of calligraphy items related to this creed and the samurai who lived, and died by it.