Bringing the "tranquility and dignity" of Gion, Kyoto to life
Once you get off the busy main street, you'll find neat townhouses and cobblestone streets.
No matter when you walk down the path towards Tatsumi Bridge, which still has a gorgeous atmosphere, you will feel a calm atmosphere.
This is a woodblock print depicting the daily scenery of Kyoto.
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]
・People who love Kyoto, Japanese culture, and Japanese modernity
・Those who want to incorporate the “tranquility and elegance of Gion” into their daily lives
・Those who are looking for compact and tasteful art
Woodblock prints are not just decorations, they are interior decorations that bring peace of mind and memories of travel.
Bring deep healing and color to your daily life that will bring you the air of Kyoto before you know it. Please pick it up and experience its rich world.
Also makes a special gift
This work, set against the backdrop of the historic streets of Kyoto, is perfect for a special gift that pays homage to Japanese culture and commemorates a high-quality trip.
Although it is small and light, it has a modern taste and traditional aesthetic sense, making it a perfect piece for housewarming or opening celebrations.
About the material
For the woodblock prints, we use Echizen washi paper (hosho paper) made from high-quality mulberry paper produced in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture.This is the highest quality handmade washi paper used for woodblock printing.
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)
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. 11cm x Width approx. 15cm
Paper: Height approx. 13.5cm x Width approx. 18.5cm
[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.
