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Handrail woodblock print | Evening grass | Written by Yuko Harada | Kyoto interior art | Chikusasado

price 3,300円(tax included)

Art that adds “tranquil beauty” to everyday life

The ``Seasonal Woodblock Prints'' series can be displayed on your table.

Decorate your “summer evening” with seasonal woodblock prints.

When the heat of the day subsides and it gradually begins to get dark, the bright colors of the flowers that open are like lights.

Also known as “evening primrose”. A woodcut depicting swaying in the summer night breezeIt's a picture

High-quality finish creates a “tasteful piece”

The delicate lines and texture of overprinting unique to woodblock prints give a three-dimensional feel and warmth of handiwork that cannot be found in printing, greatly increasing the sense of luxury in your room.

It is suitable for both Japanese and Western styles, and blends naturally into a variety of interior styles, including living rooms, bedrooms, and studies.

[Recommended for these people]

・Those who want to upgrade their room with quiet and sophisticated art

・Those who are looking for a warm, hand-crafted piece that can be loved over time.

・Those who want to convey their special taste as a memorable gift

It gently touches your heart and helps you create a space where you can relax.

Perfect as a gift for your loved ones

The poetic design related to nature and the moon tells a story and is perfect as a gift. Great for a wide range of gift occasions such as housewarming gifts, wedding gifts, birthdays, etc.

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 Yuko Harada

The sixth generation of Takenaka woodblock printing for handrails.

I create works that utilize the skills and sensibilities I have honed as a craftsman, and I also design Takezasado's original products as an artist.

His main work is a continuous style similar to textile patterns, and he offers a wide range of designs, including not only woodblock prints but also illustrations and fabric developments.

It has been featured in many media outlets and is pioneering a new field of woodblock prints.

(Image provided by Takezasado)

About the 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. 10cm x Width approx. 15cm
Paper: Height approx. 13cm x Width approx. 18cm


[Notes]

・The frame is not included.

-Due to lighting, the color of the product may differ between the published image and the actual product.