Art that brings elegant tranquility to everyday life
There is a pout at the feet of the maiko as she slowly walks through the red light district.
Tall footwear makes it difficult to make large movements. It plays a role in producing the smooth and elegant gestures of the maiko.
Maiko embodies the culture, crafts, and performing arts that have been cultivated over many years in the city of Kyoto.
Everyone will be captivated by its lustrous appearance.
This is a woodblock print with a color scheme that gives off a graceful atmosphere as the figure dances gracefully while staring dignifiedly ahead.
The “warm presence” of hand-printed woodblock prints
"Handrail woodblock print" by Takezasado, a long-established store in Kyoto. Using traditional hand-printed woodblock printing techniques, each piece is carefully printed, giving it a one-of-a-kind feel that you won't find anywhere else.
The size is slightly larger than a postcard. It looks great on a tabletop or in a small space, so it will look great no matter where you place it, such as the living room, entryway, or hallway.
[Recommended for these people]
・Those who want to incorporate Kyoto's elegant culture and aesthetic sense into their daily life as interior design.
・Those who want to enjoy the warm texture of handicrafts
・People who are looking for elegant compact art that can be easily displayed and rearranged.
If you display it in your room, it will naturally create a space that has a sense of calm and quality. Please pick it up and enjoy its warm and gentle world.
Perfect as a gift to enrich your soul
The figure of a maiko symbolizes purity and elegance, making it a meaningful gift that conveys the Japanese sense of beauty.
Housewarming gifts, moving gifts, anniversaries, etc., a thoughtful and special giftIt's also perfect for
Creator Mitsuho Kato
Takesasado woodblock print designer and woodblock stylist.
I studied interior design at a vocational school, and after graduating, I was involved in paper making and modeling as a production staff member for a Japanese paper artist.
After that, he worked as a designer in paper-related fields, such as creating Japanese sweets packages and free paper.
After attending the Takezasado woodblock printing class, he entered the world of woodblock printing.
Utilizing his knowledge of Japanese paper and commercial design, he creates woodblock designs that tastefully blend old and new printing techniques.
I also serve as a press officer, promoting the appeal of woodblock prints and proposing styling for woodblock prints and woodblock miscellaneous goods that match current lifestyles and interiors.
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.
[Size]
Image: Height approx. 10cm x Width approx. 15cm
Paper: Height approx. 12cm x Width approx. 17cm
[Notes]
・The frame is not included.
-Due to lighting, the color of the product may differ between the published image and the actual product.
