Bring calmness to your everyday life with the ``gentle and soothing colors'' of moonflower.
The "Seasonal Woodblock Prints" series can be enjoyed as decorations on your table.
Tsuyukusa was called moongrass in ancient times. The bright blue flowers look great against the morning dew.
The pretty flowers, which wither in the afternoon, were once used as a base for dyeing. It is a flower that has a Japanese feel to it in its beauty and fragility.
The “warm presence” of hand-printed woodblock prints
Traditional technique "handrail woodblock print" by Takezasado, a long-established store in Kyoto. By carefully overprinting each color, beautiful tones are created the more you use it, and the taste deepens each time you look at it.
The size is slightly larger than a postcard. The perfect size for small corners such as a study, entryway, or tabletop, so you can easily display it.
[Recommended for these people]
・People who want to spend every day with a calm mind
・People who like interior design that incorporates the texture of handicrafts
・Those who want to incorporate a “seasonal feel” into a small space
If you display it in your living room or bedroom, it will transform into a quiet, pure and relaxing space.
A piece that tells a story and is perfect as a gift
Moonflower is a fleeting and beautiful flower that ``blooms in the morning dew and withers in the afternoon.'' This flower has a Japanese poetic feel and is perfect for a variety of gifts such as housewarming gifts, moving gifts, and Mother's Day.
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.
