Art pieces that bring “light and wind” to your everyday life
After crossing the Shijo Ohashi Bridge, the flow of the Kamogawa draws a gentle curve parallel to the cityscape and promenade.
On a sunny day, the scene of a river bathed in bright sunlight is depicted in a rich color scheme.
This is a small Kyoto print depicting the scenery of Kyoto.
"Richness of color and texture" unique to handrail woodblock prints
Using traditional techniques that carefully print each color, the colors of the river are delicately expressed, giving a sense of transparency and light.
The size is slightly larger than a postcard.You can easily display it in a small space such as a tabletop, entryway, or on a shelf in the living room.
[Recommended for these people]
・Those who want to be healed by the morning light and waterside scenery
・Those who want to feel the color and warmth unique to their creations
・People who are looking for art that suits even limited spaces
Just by displaying it, you can create a refreshing morning atmosphere and a pleasant flow of time in your room. Please incorporate it into your daily life and enjoy the calm and pure scenery.
A small piece that will touch your heart and is perfect for a gift.
The Kamogawa River is a place of relaxation for Kyoto people. This work, which depicts a refreshing morning scene, will bring a ``moment of relief'' to the recipient's daily life, whether as a moving gift or a housewarming gift.
About the material
The woodblock prints are made using white washi paper with a smooth surface. It is a material suitable for woodblock prints as it has good color and durability.
It is drawn using a traditional printing technique called ``handrail woodblock print'', in which a pattern carved into wood is colored onto paper one color at a time.
Woodblock print artist Kenji Takenaka
Mr. Kenji Takenaka, the creator of Ishibekoji, is the fifth generation of Takenaka woodblock printing.. From an early age, he was taught by the current head of the family, Seihachi Takenaka, and learned the technique of woodblock printing.
He captures his subjects with bold compositions and colors, and has a unique worldview with simple yet profound expressions.
He holds exhibitions around Kyoto and other places, and not only creates works, but also proposes new ways to enjoy woodblock prints, such as providing designs using woodblock prints to companies.
Some of his works are in the collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Honolulu Museum of Art, and he is actively working both in Japan and abroad, deepening exchanges through local workshops and woodblock prints.
(Image provided by Takezasado)
Brand “Takezasado”
Takenaka Woodblock was founded in Kyoto in 1891, and for over 130 years has inherited a variety of Kyoto print techniques from Japanese painting reproductions to commercial printing.
The current owner, Seihachi Takenaka, researches old techniques and passes them on to younger generations, while the fifth generation, Kenji Takenaka, establishes Takezasado, creating new work and selling woodblock prints and paper stationery at the store.
The sixth generation, Yuko Harada, gained popularity for her designs that combined tradition and modernity, and Takezasado grew.
Currently, we are working on product packaging that utilizes woodblock prints and the restoration of old prints, and are constantly pursuing new possibilities.
(Image provided by Takezasado)
[Size]
Image: Height approx. 15.5cm x Width approx. 10cm
Paper: Height approx. 19cm x Width approx. 13.5cm
[Notes]
・The frame is not included.
・You cannot specify the edition number.
-Due to lighting, the color of the product may differ between the published image and the actual product.
