Nostalgic scenes of Kyoto played by Pokkuri geta
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.
Spend a relaxing moment looking at the woodblock prints that depict the lovely, round shapes.
Woodblock prints where you can feel the warmth of handiwork
"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. Perfect for a tabletop, shelf, or small wall, you can easily display it anywhere.
[Recommended for these people]
・Those who want to incorporate warm Japanese healing into their daily life
・People who are looking for small pieces of art that give them a taste of Kyoto
・Those who want to enjoy art even if they have limited space
The "Pokkuri" woodblock print is not just a decoration, but an art piece that conveys the quiet Kyoto time and the artist's thoughts into everyday life. Every time I look at it, my heart feels relieved and brings "quiet healing" to my daily life.
Please pick it up and enjoy its warm and gentle world.
As a gift to add color to your everyday life
Works that capture the warmth of Kyoto and the artist's feelings are perfect for small gifts. It also makes a great housewarming gift or a casual gift for a friend.
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.
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. 12.5cm 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.
